Did you know the bell that features in the White Christmas Guinness TV ad resides in Christ Church Cathedral? As any Dubliner will attest, the plaintive and powerful chimes of the Christ Church Cathedral bells are a joy to hear at any time. Christ Church was founded as a Viking church at the highest point in the city in 1028. Raymond Cregan, master bell ringer at Christ Church Cathedral, inspecting the belfry. Sara Woods, originally from Birmingham, but now living in Stoneybatter, joined the Christ Church bell ringers while pregnant with her now three-month daughter, Delilah.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 10:34 UTC