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Most Viewed Things to Do in Cobh

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St. Colman's Cathedral

St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh

 11 Reviews  It would be impossible to go to Cobh and not notice St. Colman's Cathedral. The huge church overshadows the small town sitting high on a hilltop overlooking the harbor. We left the Heritage Center and... 

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The Queenstown Story

The Queenstown Story, Cobh

 6 Reviews  Cobh's Heritage Centre is next door to the railway station at the water's edge. There is a large open cafe/restaurant and a well done Museum about Cobh's emigrants. For 6 Euros you can see and hear... 

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The Titanic Memorial

The Titanic Memorial, Cobh

 2 Reviews  Well, I arrived in Cobh wanting to see things about the Titanic. On April 11th 1912 the luxury liner weighed anchor for the last time at Cobh to pick up Irish emigrants heading for New York. Many of... 

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Heritage Centre

Heritage Centre, Cobh

 4 Reviews  If your an American of Irish descent visiting Cobh, you are probably here to see where your family departed from Ireland. I am of Irish descent, but my family immigrated from the port in Dublin. My... 

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The Lusitania Memorial

The Lusitania Memorial, Cobh

 4 Reviews  Maritime disasters play an important role in the history of Cobh. Two of the greatest disasters in history have a Cobh connection. Cobh was the last port for the Titantic before its disasterous maiden... 

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Fota Island

Fota Island, Cobh

 1 Review  Fota Island is a 780 acre island that is just outside of the island that Cobh is on in Cork Harbour. There is a golf course and golf club where you can get a light lunch. They also have a great... 

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The Deck of Cards Houses - Cobh Ireland

The Deck of Cards Houses - Cobh Ireland, Cobh

 littlesam1 Says:  There is a row of houses in Cobh known as The Deck of Cards. They are built on the hill descending down from the Cathedral to the harbor. They are build on 23... 

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Meeting locals at the Mauritania Bar in Cobh

Meeting locals at the Mauritania Bar in Cobh, Cobh

 littlesam1 Says:  There is more to Cobh than just a large church and a Heritage Museum. There are also friendly locals to meet. My partner Mark knew his family immigrated from... 

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The Annie Moore Memorial - Cobh Ireland

The Annie Moore Memorial - Cobh Ireland, Cobh

 littlesam1 Says:  Annie Moore was the very first person to pass through the immigration station at Ellis Island in the United States. She left from Cobh and arrived in New York... 

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Annie Moore and Her Two Brothers

Annie Moore and Her Two Brothers, Cobh

 Goner Says:  In front of the Heritage Center is a endearing statue of Annie Moore and her brothers who were the first immigrants to be processed through Ellis Island on... 

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Cobh Heritage Center

Cobh Heritage Center, Cobh

 Goner Says:  The Cobh Heritage Centre walks you through its history, not only is it famous for the port of emmigration but the Titanic made a stop here as well as the doomed... 

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The Sirius - A Serious Arts Centre

The Sirius - A Serious Arts Centre, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Cobh has a thriving Arts Centre , right in the middle of town and open to all. The Sirius Arts Centre takes its name from the paddle steamer Sirius, built in... 

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The Titanic Trail

The Titanic Trail, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  The Titanic trail is a tour which aims to explore (or exploit, depending on your point of view) the connections between the Titanic and Cobh. As everybody... 

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Casement Square - Peoples Favourite

Casement Square - Peoples Favourite, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Casement Square is one of two large squares in the centre of town. To the rear, the large yellow building with the arch underneath, used to be the town hall and... 

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West View - Domino Housing

West View - Domino Housing, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  The nicest way to come back from the centre of town from the cathedral is via West View. West View, also known as 'the deck of cards' is a spectacular street,... 

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Ireland's Alcatraz - Spike Island

Ireland's Alcatraz - Spike Island, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Spike Island though used for many years as a training camp for the army, is principally known as a prison. Occasionally dubbed the Alcatraz of ireland this... 

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The View from Above

The View from Above, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Coming out of the cathedral, hopefully to blue skies and bright sunlight, you now get a big reward for your effort in climbing up so high. Cross the road to the... 

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The White Star Line Building

The White Star Line Building, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Leaving the park, you are now at the centre of town with the harbour behind you and Casement Square and the cathedral in front. The large yellow building... 

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Kennedy Park

Kennedy Park, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Kennedy Park, known locally as 'The prom' extends right to the edge of the sea. It's a very popular town park, always busy with local families and visitors... 

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Westbourne Road

Westbourne Road, Cobh

 Ekaterinburg Says:  Leaving the railway station, a few minutes uphill brings you to the the street overlooking the front prom. Here it is immediately obvious that the architecture... 

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information, Cobh

 PavlH Says:  The Tourist Information centre is just a small room in an arts centre up the road from Cobh Heritage Centre.It's easily missed, but they do have a sign just... 

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Cobh's Real Museum

Cobh's Real Museum, Cobh

 aaaarrgh Says:  Nah, forget all these themed expensive museums with audio-visual gadgets and flashing lights. Cobh's real proper Museum, like, is in an old Presbyterian Church... 

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Cobh Vintage Motorcycle Car Lorry and Tractor Rall

Cobh Vintage Motorcycle Car Lorry and Tractor Rall, Cobh

 jim_h_lynch Says:  May 18 the Day to remember 2005 the Year of Culture here in Cobh, is going to be exciting for all. The European year of Culture has choosen Cork to be the... 

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The most beautiful street

The most beautiful street, Cobh

 pedrocas Says:  I think this is one of the most colourful streets I've ever seen!On those typical gray irish days you need to see colour, so why not go for a walk and take a... 

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The Titanic Bar

The Titanic Bar, Cobh

 challenger Says:  Finish your trip in the excellent Titanic Bar that is now the stuff of local legend: It is the brainchild of a guy who - though from good stock - fell on hard... 

Top 3 Hotels in Cobh

Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites

 2 Reviews and 61 Opinions  We stayed here last year vitually to the day and a lot of work has been done to an already lovely... 

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 On the photo is the statue of Annie Moore and her two brothers. Annie Moore became the first ever emigrant to be processed in Ellis Island when it officially... 

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Q:  We are taking a Transatlantic Cruise next April, and one of the ports visited is Cobh. We are looking for a one day tour of the... 

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A: I have no personal experience but, from looking at the site, it seems that ecoach.ie offer in this case is in fact a local company (Butlers Buses Ltd) taking advantage of... 

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A Town With Too Many Memories

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 Cobh is a town with a very specific place in history. Since 1791 convicts have been deported to Australia from here and during the Great Famine it was the principal port used by emigrants to the new... 

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Cobh, Ireland

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 Cobh (pronounced "cove") is a small town on an island in Cork City's harbour, It used to be called Queenstown after Queen Victoria and was the embarkation point for thousands of Irish who emigrated...... 

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Cobh

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 Cobh (pronounced "Cove") means "haven" in Irish and at one time was named Queenstown. This harbour town lies on Great Island 15 miles east of Cork city and is one of the world's largest natural... 

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3 million irish are wrong !

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 This port town was kown as 'Queenstown' in the past - after a visit by Queen Victoria. It was the last departure point for the 'Titanic' ship before it had a problem with a few Ice cubes in the... 

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Lusitania, Titanic, Convicts, Emigrants...

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 What a coincidence - I took the 25 minute train ride from Cork to Cobh and found I had arrived on the exact 90th annversary of the sinking of the Lusitania luxury liner. The Lusitania carried... 

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