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.

arts culture

Sirius Arts Centre

Contemporary arts centre in a historic waterfront building.

Sirius Arts Centre — Photo · Photo courtesy of siriusartscentre.ie

A useful cultural stop for exhibitions, events and a different layer of Cobh beyond maritime heritage.

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Nearby in Cobh

St Colman's Cathedral

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Cobh's hilltop cathedral and one of the town's essential views.

Bible Gardens

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Small garden stop close to Cobh's cathedral route.

Deck of Cards / West View

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Colourful West View houses and the classic Cobh photo stop.