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.

    1 day

    Full Day in Cobh

    A full Cobh day that covers the harbour, Titanic, emigration and the hilltop view without turning into a checklist.

    1. 1

      Step 1 · 90 min

      Cobh Heritage Centre

      Start broad with emigration, Queenstown and maritime context.

      Walking directions to Cobh Heritage Centre ↗
    2. 2

      Step 2 · 60 min

      Titanic Experience Cobh

      Move from the bigger story into the final-port-of-call detail.

      Walking directions to Lunch on the waterfront ↗
    3. 3

      Step 3 · 75 min

      Lunch on the waterfront

      Choose a central restaurant and check current hours before you go.

      Walking directions to Cathedral, West View and Promenade ↗
    4. 4

      Step 4 · 90 min

      Cathedral, West View and Promenade

      Finish with Cobh's best-known views and an easy harbour walk.

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