In honour of the recent celebration of International Sculpture Day last April 30, it dawned on me to highlight some of the magnificent sculptures we have on Cobh Ireland, particularly the ones that can be found on the center of town. If you haven’t been on our lovely Town Centre, the sculptures on this post…
Cork City has many places to see and even more to do on a day trip, but if you like to explore a historic and medieval structure, i highly suggest you go check Elizabeth Fort. Cork City is comparably bigger than our own Cobh Town Centre, hence if time is not an issue, head out…
April 2022. Cobh Ireland remembers the 110th anniversary of the Titanic sinking. It’s hard to imagine 123 passengers boarded the ship on that fateful day on what would be also the last days of the 79 who would not be so lucky to survive. Grey sky and windy with a chill, this special day brings…
A visit to Bunratty Castle is a close-up tour of one of the most impressive castles in Ireland. Nestled on County Clare, the 15th century castle is complete and restored as it can be and a designated space with a Folk Park on its vast estate. The present castle is said to be built around…
Two years since the last St Patrick’s Day parade, Cobh and the rest of Ireland are celebrating the feast day and the patron saint of the island with a bang. Locals and visitors throng through our town, mingle and observe the annual event. Here are some snaps i took on this very special day on…
The lovely town of Ardmore in County Waterford, Ireland is a small seaside location that boast of beauty and history. A visit to this county Cork neighbour can be both a beach holiday (weather-permitting) and a walk on Ireland’s ancient past. From Cobh, you would drive for about fifty minutes and pass the medieval town…
There’s no question Cobh is beautiful and picturesque outside. The hilly landscape is an ideal place to view the town, the low lying neighbourhood and the majestic Cork Harbour. When you are out at the Town Centre or at Deck of Cards West Hill Park, you also have the impressive towering backdrop of St Colman’s…
Located on the easterly end of Cork, Youghal is one of the beautiful towns that form the majestic Ireland Ancient East. Tourist and visitors usually go here for the coast and also to explore the cultural heritage of its port and medieval past. Anyone travelling from Cobh would appreciate how these two towns are different…
Christmas vibes has arrived in the streets of Cobh! This lovely seatown in the south end of Ireland is sure to charm its way into your heart this winter. The Cobh Town Centre at night is a dazzling display of christmas lights and decors and it is highlighted by the tall and litted christmas tree…
The title may seem catchy but Cobh is indeed the Cleanest Large Town in Ireland in the recent 2021 National Tidy Town Awards. 847 small and big town entries from across Ireland fielded their interests this year for the coveted awards. The whole process from selection to the presentation of this year’s awards was a…
