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.

Featuredmajor attractions

Spike Island

Harbour island with fortress, prison history, ferry crossing and walking trails.

Spike Island — Photo · Wikimedia Commons / Wikipedia: Spike Island, County Cork

One of Cork Harbour's headline days out, reached by ferry from Cobh with a guided introduction and time to explore the island independently.

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Nearby in Cobh

Sirius Arts Centre

arts culture

Contemporary arts centre in a historic waterfront building.

Cobh Museum

museums heritage

Small local museum for Cobh maritime and social history.

O'Shea's Bistro at the Commodore

hotel restaurant

Hotel bistro dining inside the historic Commodore Hotel.