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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
