Tonight saw eight ringers gather at the Church of St Nicholas, Carrickfergus for a Quarter Peal attempt. When I was in England, such events were rather routine, but here in N. Ireland it seems like it is a big event to even attempt such things.

We started about five past eight and managed ten minutes, then realised that two bells had crossed in the method. Then we tried again and managed about fifteen minutes. And the method: Plain Bob Triples. Stood up again, some of us drove back to Belfast, others were heading to the pub.

At least tomorrow we have a district practice and we should get some time to practice. Maybe we’ll get another chance at a Quarter in the not too distance future.