About Cobh

Cobh (pronounced Cove) is a colourful seaside town in Southern Ireland with strong maritime tradition. It dominates the entrance to Cork Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Cobh has experienced invasion, emigration, transportation and a wealth of maritime adventure. Today it welcomes visitors to a wide range of activities, attractions, experiences and importantly…..…fun!

Cobh now boasts an international reputation as an exceptional holiday location. It is an interesting place to visit and can be enjoyed in many ways; Along with leisurely family walks in the woods, exploring history, fishing, birdwatching, sailing, golf, boat trips and watersports are all on the menu. There is also an excellent choice of accommodation options, restaurants and cafes - plus an amazing selection of pubs for the very best Irish craic and entertainment!

The magnificent St. Colman's Cathedral, a 19th century Gothic revival, overlooks the town, and is home to the largest Carillon (49-bells) in Ireland and the UK. To sea, the cathedral watches over the inner islands of the harbour, Spike Island, renowned for its historical legacy and Fort and Haulbowline Island site of the oldest yacht club in the world, the Royal Cork Yacht Club, which was founded in 1720.

Cobh, formerly called Queenstown (after the historic visit of Queen Victoria in 1849), became the country's main emigration port following the Great Famine of 1846 - 1848. A statue outside the railway centre evokes memories of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to disembark at Ellis Island. Coffin and prisoner ships, bound for the Australia, all embarked from this harbour. The Titanic's last port of call was Cobh and the ill-fated Lusitania also has a tragic association with the town. Many of the Lusitania’s victims are buried at the Old Church Cemetery. Cobh's unique origins are dramatically recalled in the Queenstown Story, on the Titanic Trail and at the Cobh Museum.

Access to Cobh is excellent with an hourly commuter train service to and from Cork City offered by Irish Rail.

For further tourism information on Cobh:
Tel: +353 (0)21 4813301
East Cork Tourism: www.eastcorktourism.com
Cobh & Harbour Chamber: www.cobhharbourchamber.ie
Cobh Tourism: www.visitcobh.com
Sail Cork www.sailcork.com