Cobh Destination
The historic town of Cobh is a tourist favourite. Once known as Queenstown it is a beautiful seaport town on the south coast of county Cork. Located on the south side of Great Island it is home Irelands only dedicated cruise terminal and beautiful views towards Spike and Haulbowline Islands.
The town is renowned as the final port of call of the RMS Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage across the Atlantic to America in April 1912.
The history and stories of the Titanic and Cobh can be viewed at the Titanic Experience Cobh. Housed in the former White Star ticket office, located at Casement Square, this wonderful experience is open 7 days a week, with more information and booking available at www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie.
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Cobh has a rich maritime and emigration history. Another famous ship that has an association with Cobh is the Lusitania. In May 1915 the ship was enroute from New York to Liverpool when she was struck by a German torpedo near the Old Head of Kinsale. Cobh was vital in the rescue efforts.
An excellent place to visit to learn more about the Lusitania and other great stories of the towns past is the Cobh Heritage centre, located at Deepwater Quay. The Cobh heritage centre is open 7 days a week with more information and booking available at www.cobhheritage.com
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Cobh is a wonderful place for all the family, with many activities available for all ages. Though surrounded by water, there is also many beautiful scenic walks and forest areas for all the family to enjoy. There are also plenty of wonderful café’s, restaurants, pubs and shops to enjoy while there, with beautiful views just over your shoulder to remind you of just where you are.
For more information on all of Cobh’s fantastic features just go to Visit Cobh at www.visitcobh.com
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