It’s the summer of cruise ships in Cobh Ireland. The first one arrives last April after two years of Covid lockdown and the last one is scheduled to dock on October. The season of cruise ships coincides with sunnier and warmer months but that may not be the case all the time because Ireland weather…
Author: Jay
3 Unique Gardens to See in Cobh Ireland
If you love gardens, Cobh, Ireland has something to feast your eyes on and a bench or two to sit and enjoy the surrounding. In general, the lovely town of Cobh is never short of plants and flowers, just look at the pots and planter boxes and fixtures that adorn our charming Town Centre. Almost…
6 Favorite Places to Visit Outside Cobh (for cruise passengers)
From Spring to Fall, Cobh Ireland is a hub for cruise ships. The Port of Cork welcomes thousands of passengers each cruise season as they disembark on the Cobh Cruise Terminal. With a day to spare on our lovely hometown, they often venture out of town by taking a tour or commuting by train and…
Cobh Summer 2022 Biggest Family Raffle Contest
If you don’t already know yet, Cobh Tourism has a new website and to celebrate its launch, it is having a competition and giving away an incredible summer break in Cobh for one lucky family. The lovely town of Cobh, famous for being the last port of call of the Titanic, is a charming seaside…
Cobh Public Realm Plan Re-Visited
After the recently concluded RIAI (Royal Institute of Architecture of Ireland) 2022 Public Choice Award, wherein the Cobh Public Realm submission had placed second among the short listed entries, i like to visit the winning design again and write a short post about it. Inspired by a people-centered approach, the plan, which was drawn up…
Gaia Exhibit Descends to Cobh Ireland
Like a giant mirror ball, the “Earth” or “Gaia” exhibit has arrived at St Colman’s Cathedral in the lovely town of Cobh Ireland. This art installation by Luke Jerram is on a tour, sometimes simultaneously being on different cities (showing on Melbourne, Australia too at the moment), and will be in Cobh until the 26th…
A Spring Walk to Cobh Little Library
The road to Cobh Little Library is paved with good intentions and also a beautiful view. In this light post, i like to take you on a side trip to the other side of town. The Cobh Little Library is located on the direction of Titanic Memorial Garden and is a short 12 minutes walk…
A Walk in Howth Harbour Pier
Beautiful Howth Harbour in Dublin Ireland is a waterfront walk dream. I maybe biased but i like this as much as i like our very own Cobh waterfront stroll. Even before walking, visitors need only to see the marina and the wide open view of Dublin Bay to admire this gorgeous location. In fact the…
Start of Cruise Season at Cobh Ireland
If you haven’t already heard, Cobh Ireland is back to welcoming the cruise ships on their shores. The first one arrived mid April 2022 and many more are coming up to mid October 2022. By the end of the cruise season, there would be about 90 plus cruises that would dock on Cobh and thousands…
Family Break at Center Parcs Ireland
Center Parcs Ireland at County Longford may be 3 hours away from Cobh but the drive is worth it after you settle down in your lodge and soak the many family activities that the park has to offer. If you are looking for a relaxing family break, this may just be the place that is…