Cobh
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Cobh is situated on the southern shore of the Great Island in one of
the world’s finest natural harbours. Between 1848 and 1950, over 6
million adults and children emigrated from Ireland – over 2.5 million
from Cobh, making it the single most important port of emigration in
the country. Cobh was the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic.
Later the steamers and ocean liners continued carrying the Irish to
new lives and new lands.

CATEGORY: Maritime Town

HERITAGE CENTRE: Cobh, The Queenstown Story

ADDRESS: Deepwater Quay, Cobh, Co. Cork
TEL: 021-481 3591
FAX: 021-481 3595
EMAIL: info@cobhheritage.com
WEBSITE: www.cobhheritage.com

LOCATION: Cobh, 15 miles from Cork City

SEASON: All Year (closed 2 weeks at Christmas)

OPENING TIMES:
Nov-Apr: Daily: 09.30-17.00
May-Oct: Daily: 09.30-18.00
Last admission 1 hour before closing

CONTACT: Debbie Walsh, General Manager

EDUCATION PACK: Primary and secondary packs

COACH PARKING: Yes, on Quayside

ENTRANCE FEES: Adult: €6.50 / Student/OAP: €5.50 Child: €3.30 / Family: €18.00 (2A + 4C)

TOWN AMENITIES

ANGLING: Sea angling from Cobh

BEACH: Natural walks and picnic areas with access to the beach at Marlogue Wood

BIRD WATCHING: At Cuskinny

CYCLING: No

GARDENS: Surrounded by parkland. Fota House boasts superb gardens and a world renowned
arboretum

GOLF: At Cobh Golf Club and the world famous Fota Island Golf Club

GUIDED TOURS: No

HORSE RIDING: At Ballywilliam Riding School, scenic rides, beginners welcome

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING: No

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: St. Coleman’s Cathedral, completed in 1916, 49 bell carillion open to visitors, Fota Wildlife Park, Fota House, Historic Martello Tower and Castle at Belvelly

WALKING: Guided walking tours of the town of Cobh (weather permitting)

SWIMMING: New state of the art Swimming & Leisure Centre opened in 2006. Open to visitors.