The Irish Association of Change Ringers

125 years ringing in Ireland

March 2026

February 25, 2026

Lindoff Cup 2026 Results 

The Lindoff Cup Competition was held in Christ Church, Taney on Saturday 14th March 2026 and the results are shown below:

  1. Christ Church Taney
  2. St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin
  3. Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
  4. St Audoen’s Dublin
  5. Christ Church Taney B
  6. St Peter’s Drogheda
  7. Christ Church Taney C
  8. St Mary’s Blessington

The first 3 teams will progress to the Murphy Cup in May.

Eastern District Practices 2026 – 2027

2026

  • 11th April 2026 – District Practice – St Mary’s Blessington
  • 9th May 2026 – District Practice – Christ Church Cathedral Dublin
  • 13th June 2026 – District Practice – St Saviour’s Arklow
  • 8th August 2026 – District Practice – St. Audoen’s Dublin
  • 29th August 2026 – Galbraith Cup – Christ Church Taney
  • 12th September 2026 – District Practice – St Saviour’s Arklow
  • 10th October 2026 – District Practice – St Peter’s Drogheda
  • 14th November 2026 – District Practice – Christ Church Taney
  • 12th December 2026 – District Practice – Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

2027

  • 9th January 2027 – District Practice – St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin
  • 30th January 2027 – Boyne Cup – St Peter’s Drogheda
  • 13th February 2027 – District Practice – Christ Church Bray
  • 13th March 2027 – Lindoff Cup & District AGM – St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin

Life Membership

At the Executive Council meeting of the IACR on Saturday 21st February 2026, Honorary Life Membership was conferred to 3 Members of the Northern District.

 

Many Congratulations to all 3 members on a very well-deserved honour and both Robert and Simon were the first to receive the new IACR HLM pin.  The other current life members will also receive their pins at the various district Annual General Meetings in March/April.

Annual Report 2025

The 2025 Annual Report is now availiable on Website and can be found here.

Joy Kleinstuber – St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Joy Kleinstuber, ex member of St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin, who died on 6th February 2026, a quarter peal was rung at the Cathedral in memory of her on Sunday 22nd February 2026, details can be found here.

District Annual Meetings and Cup Competitions 2026 

  • Eastern District Annual General Meeting and Lindoff Cup. The Eastern District AGM and Lindoff Cup will take place on Saturday 14th March 2026 at Christ Church Taney.
    The AGM will start at 12.30pm and Lindoff Cup Competition at 2pm.
  • Southern District Annual General Meeting and Cherry Cup. The Southern District AGM and RR Cherry Cup will take place on Saturday 28th March 2026 at Rosscarbery Cathedral.
    The RR Cherry Cup Competition will start at 1pm, followed by the AGM.
  • Northern District Annual General Meeting and Cunningham Cup. The Northern District AGM and Cunningham Cup will take place on Saturday 11th April 2026 at St Patrick’s, Ballymena.
    The AGM will be at 11am and Cunningham Cup Competition at 2.30pm, following the church service at 2pm.


Association and District Practice March – April 2026

  • Southern District Practice– Saturday 28th February 2026 – Mt. St. Alphonsus, Limerick – the bells will be available from 11.00 to 16.00
    Northern District Practice – Saturday 7thMarch 2026 – St Donard’s, Belfast – 14.00 – 17.00
  • Eastern District AGM and Lindoff Cup Competition– Saturday 14th March 2026 – Christ Church Taney – 12.30
  • Southern District AGM and RR Cherry Cup Competition – Saturday 28th March 2026 – Rosscarbery Cathedral 13.00 followed by AGM
  • Northern District Annual General Meeting and Cunningham Cup – Saturday 11th April 2026 – St Patrick’s, Ballymena – AGM – 11am, Short Church Service – 14.00, Cunningham Cup Competition – 14.30