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Cobh
Picture Gallery
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Annie Moore
Annie Moore became the first ever emigrant to be processed in Ellis Island |
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The Naval Vessel Roisin
At Cobh, one looks over Haulbowline and Spike Islands, formerly the base of the Irish Naval Service |
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Queenstown, as the East Cork Town of Cobh was earlier called,
before reverting to its old Irish name in 1922 - the Cobh (cove) of Cork.
Is there anywhere in Ireland more full of poignant memories than this embarkation point
for America? From here hundreds of thousands of mostly hungry and penniless Irish men and
women left to build a new life, especially in the Famine years of 1844-48. Many thrived
and prospered, but many died on the journey in the terrible travelling conditions of the
time.
 Cobh is a pleasant
waterside town, with brightly coloured houses where its streets climb the steep slope of a hill, the top of which is
crowned by the imposing Cobh Cathedral,
St. Coleman's Cathedral
with its carillon
of 47 bells. East Corks most impressive Cathedral.
Cobh is situated on Great Island, one of the three large islands in Cork harbour which are
all now joined by roads and bridges
- Little Island and Fota
are the other islands.
The harbour in Cobh, is one of the largest and safest anywhere, being capable of taking the largest
vessels afloat. The great Transatlantic liners used to come in to Cobh, up to the
1950s. Today Cobh offers a dedicated area for Cruise Liners in
Cobh and can have up to 50 Liners call to Cobh annually during the Summer.
On the quayside there is a memorial
to the victims of the Lusitania, many of whom are buried in Cobh's Old
Church Cemetery. The ship was sunk off Kinsale
in 1915 by a German submarine, an action which was responsible for bringing the United
States of America into the Great War, the survivors were brought back here. Another
unhappy association is with the Titanic, 'the safest liner in the world'. Queenstown was
her last port of call on her fateful maiden voyage.
 The Queenstown
Story is based in the disused portions of the
old Victorian railway station at Cobh. This highly imaginative visitor attraction tells the story of emigration from Cobh in the period of the famine in 1845 up to the era of the
great Liners in the 1950s. The historical role which Cobh harbour has played as a port is
also illustrated.
At Cobh, one looks over Haulbowline and Spike
Islands, formerly the base of the Irish Naval Service. To the east, Cork Harbour leads to
East Ferry. Roches Point can be seen to the south. To the south west is the yachting
centre of Crosshaven.
Cobh, in the Summer months, has a number of Festivals to be enjoyed, such as the
Festival on the Hill in July, Cobh People's Regatta in August and
Cobh International Deep Sea Angling Festival in September. You
could also be lucky enough to hear some great music coming from the the
lovely Victorian bandstand (The Prom) in Cobh's Kennedy Park on a sunny
Sunday afternoon. Cobh Cathedral also hosts Carillon Concerts at St.
Colmans Cathedral in Cobh.
With Cobh's great water front area, there is easy
access to some great Sailing in Cobh, Boat Trips from Cobh including a visit
an Tour of Spike Island and around Cork Harbour and lots of water sports so
you will not be bored on your visit to Cobh. Call in to see the many
exhibitions or music events which are hosted at Sirius Arts Centre in
Cobh.
Check out the Cruise ships calling to Cobh in 2013 -
details supplied by the Port of Cork.
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Queenstown Story
A dramatic exhibition of
the origins, history and legacy of Cobh.
Fota Wildlife Park
In this rural setting one can view rare and endangered species of
wildlife.
Cruise
Ships visiting Cobh in 2013. |
