Church of St Anne, Shandon
Dedicated to Saint Anne, this Catholic church building in Cork was established in 1722. It is one of the 52 most looked-up sights in Ireland on English Wikipedia, ranking 49th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 18 °C and lows of 13 °C. April is the driest month with about 76 mm of rain. December is the rainiest month with 132 mm of rain over about 22 days, and October has 131 mm of rain over about 18 days. January and February have daily highs of 8 °C and lows of 4 °C, with about 18 rainy days each month. The site is 7 km from Cork International Airport and is 220 km from Dublin.
Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Fort and Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, both 1 km away. Other nearby sights are Fota Wildlife Park, 11.4 km away, St Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, 13.8 km away, and Spike Island, County Cork, 15.2 km away. Entry to the church building is free. The tower is €5 for adults and €2 for children, and the conc is €4.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 129 | 95 | 98 | 76 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 89 | 94 | 131 | 119 | 132 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
