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.

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Cobh Heritage Centre

The Queenstown Story in Cobh's restored Victorian railway station.

Cobh Heritage Centre — Photo · Photo courtesy of cobhheritage.com

A useful first stop for the wider emigration, maritime, Titanic and Lusitania context behind Cobh's harbour story.

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Cobh Railway Station

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Central arrival point beside the waterfront.

Jacob's Ladder Restaurant

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Harbour-facing restaurant at WatersEdge Hotel beside Cobh railway station.

The Promenade

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Easy waterfront stroll with harbour views.