The bells of Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin rang around the world to mark the start of 2012.
Thousands logged on to the internet to witness the cathedral’s historic ringing of the bells.
The 19 bells rang out as hundreds of thousands of people around the country welcomed in 2012 — some with firework displays, parades, masquerade balls and gatherings at pubs and clubs.
“In the belfry, as we strike midnight we can hear people cheering outside,” said ringing master Leslie Taylor.
“We don’t know how long the bell ringing has been taking place but it has been going on for at least a 100 years,” Mr Taylor said.