This page gives some additional information about Cobh for the discerning visitor.  Do you have any unanswered questions?

The architecture of Cobh is dominated by the beauty of St Colmans Cathedral. The Cathedral which is at the centre of religious life in the town is also home to a carillon of 42 bells, the largest carillon in Ireland and Britain.  An annual programme of recitals is organised by the resident Carillonneur, Adrian Gebruers.

Cobh, previously Queenstown, is steeped in the history of emigration, famine and maritime affairs.  It was the last port of call of the famous "TITANIC".  It was also the port that offered refuge and support to the passengers of the "LUSITANIA" tragedy.  Cork Harbour was the port of departure for the famous "SIRIUS", the first steam vessel to cross the Atlantic from East to West. Until the 1930's the Harbour was a fleet headquarters of the British Navy.

Cobh has many attractions for the visitor including an award winning heritage centre, "The Queenstown Story" which tells the story of  famine, deportation and emigration. Among other interests the town offers a  Maritime Museum and the Titanic Trail, a wonderful guided walk through time and the history of Cobh   The harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the World.

Visitors, especially the young, love to see the Wildlife Park at Fota where zoo animals can be seen in their natural habitat, just 5 miles away.  The Jameson Whiskey Old Midleton Distillery, in neighbouring Midleton, is very strongly recommended, what a wonderful way to be introduced to the experience that is Irish Whiskey. 

Cobh has everything to offer the golfer with Fota Golfcourse of our doorstep.  The well known "Murphy's Irish Open" will be held here in 2001 and 2002.  Other courses are located in Little Island, Harbour Point, Kinsale, all about 20 to 40  minutes drive from Cobh.

For evening entertainment, Cobh boasts excellent restaurants,  a range of theme bars, with Irish Music  and the opportunity to meet and chat to the locals on any one of thousands of subjects.  Cork City has theatres, opera house, cinemas, restaurants, etc.

We can help to organise your holiday by giving you outline programmes for a days activity in the area, or expert guidance on routes to other places of interest.   We will be pleased to help organise your fishing, golfing, cycling, bird watching, sailing or other outdoor sport holiday.

For further information and reservation contact your hosts Margot and Eoghan Allen