Cobh Compass
    Cobh facts
    • Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
    • Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
    • RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
    • St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
    • Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
    • Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
    • Cobh was known as Queenstown from 1849 to 1920.
    • Over 2.5 million Irish emigrants departed from Cobh harbour.
    • RMS Titanic's final port of call was Cobh, on 11 April 1912.
    • St Colman's Cathedral carillon has 49 bells — among the largest in Europe.
    • Lusitania victims are buried in the Old Church Cemetery.
    • Cork Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.

    2 hours · cruise

    2 Hours in Cobh

    A tight town-centre loop for cruise passengers, rail arrivals or anyone with one short window.

    1. 1

      Step 1 · 15 min

      Start at Casement Square

      Orient yourself at the waterfront and White Star Line building.

      Walking directions to Start at Casement Square ↗
    2. 2

      Step 2 · 60 min

      Choose one heritage stop

      Pick Titanic Experience for a focused story or Cobh Heritage Centre for the wider emigration context.

      Walking directions to Walk to St Colman's Cathedral ↗
    3. 3

      Step 3 · 30 min

      Walk to St Colman's Cathedral

      Climb slowly and use the harbour view as the reward.

      Walking directions to Return via West View ↗
    4. 4

      Step 4 · 15 min

      Return via West View

      Pass the Deck of Cards houses respectfully on the way down.

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