In this late Memorial Day post, i like to write and highlight the American Pier in Cork Harbour at Cobh Ireland. Although it is in a deteriorating state, the American Pier played an important role during the First World War. This historic link to the past is crumbling but still erected and is being used…
The magestic Cobh Bandstand sits at the heart of the Promenade in JFK Park. Arriving at the Town Centre, it’s easy to notice the Bandstand is in in the middle of many attractions and activities in Cobh. It is a walk away to restaurants, pubs, shops and many things to do in Cobh. It has…
Did you know the Titanic Bar resto used to be part of the White Star Line office? On a quiet night of dining, i realized the Titanic history can be even more appreciated when you observe the interior lights of this transformed space. Here is a poetic tribute and photo narrative on this gem in…
Christmas Swim in Cork Ireland is not what you would expect to do on a Christmas morning, but for the brave swimmers in Cuskinny Cobh, a cold swim is as exciting as opening presents from Santa. On this dry December 25th late morning, patches of clouds are hovering and the horizon is shining moodily as…
Christmas at Cork Ireland is never the same after a visit to Cork North Pole Experience. Family with kids are in for a wonderful treat as they experience a wholesome theatrical Christmas experience. Each year brings a different theme and characters for the enjoyment of both adults and children, so feel free to check the…
The recently-concluded Tidy Towns Awards presented Cobh Ireland as “All Ireland Pollinator Regional Award”. It comes as no surprise to me and the Cobh locals and probably to the thousand visitors who graced our town because there are just so many flowering plants around. The plants are carefully picked so that there are flowers all…
What do the Deck of Cards in Cobh, Ireland and the Painted Ladies, sometimes called Seven Sisters, of San Francisco, California have in common? Many would say the obvious which is the distinctive different colours on the houses, and understandibly so. Visitors from Europe and Ireland would like to see the charming houses on West…
Photo Series #2 If Spike Island is still a prison, i imagine a prisoner artist or photographer would find many wonderful ways to frame the view from the island. Thankfully, the island is now a tourist attraction and every visitor has a chance to marvel at the views around the island, just as i did…
Spike Island or as some people say the Alcatraz of Europe is a place full history and intrigue. Located in the Cork Harbour and a neighbour to the Great Island of Cobh, Spike Island has had many transformation throughout the years. To know Spike Island is to understand that it is not just a notorious…
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…
