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…
Today’s out of town trip from Cobh took us to Garinish Island. It is located in the deep end of West Cork Ireland and is a good hour and 45 minutes to two hours drive from the Great Island of Cobh. In order to get to the island itself, there is a fifteen minute ferry…
Ireland’s Ancient East trail is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, particularly in the East Cork area. St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal Ireland is minutes away from Cobh by car and is a nice stop if you are in this coastal town. Known for being a medieval town back in the days,…
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…
Mark the date: August 13-21 2022. This is National Heritage Week in Ireland and Cobh is no different to this event. If you happen to be in town on the above date, please feel free to check out the tours on this yearly celebration. You can also find the event link on the News page…
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…
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…
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…
