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…
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Titanic 110th Anniversary in Cobh Ireland
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…
What To Do in Cobh When It Rains?
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…
Belvelly Castle: The Guardian of the Bridge to Cobh
A dreamy castle at the edge of Cork Harbour waterway, Belvelly castle is a towering welcoming structure to those entering the Great Island of Cobh. Driving or walking from Fota island, there is a stone road bridge aptly named Belvelly bridge that connects the two islands. There is a lot to be said about the…
Cobh on a Foggy Morning
Photo Series #1 Dreamy or not, autumn mornings in Cobh is an experience for the senses. It’s a time when the heavy tourist traffic is almost wound down and although you can still see some out-of-towners here and there, it’s a regenerative time for the town and the locals. Some of the famous Cobh attractions…
A Local Guide for a Fun and Productive Day in Cobh Ireland
Are you planning a day trip in Cobh? If you are, then chances are you are browsing through the attractions in Cobh and trying to squeeze everything that can be seen on a day. Yes, there are a lot to see in our beautiful seatown, but you can only do so much in a day….
A Guide to 9 Free Attractions in Cobh Ireland
Cobh is a paradise for budget travelers who just want to soak in a day of sightseeing. The beautiful town has a lot of interesting sites to offer and most of these are in short walkable distance from the town centre. What is remarkable with this guide is that you get to visit these spots…
Where to Shoot the Dreamy Deck of Cards in Cobh?
Perhaps one of the most popular pictures of Cobh is the iconic Deck of Cards houses with the imposing St Colman’s Cathedral in the background. This vista alone has been shot and viewed by Cobh locals and visitors a million times at least. Chances are this is already in your to-do-list on your next visit…
Cuskinny – Marriage of Bay and Marsh
Bay and marsh, there is lot to be said about Cuskinny, but the first thing that you must know is that the “Bay” is under the Special Protection Area of Cork Harbour and the “Marsh” is privately owned. Both are easily accessible though and if you just want to view them, you just have to…
Cobh Bible Garden – A Place for Reflection
Hidden and perhaps not so hidden gem in Cobh is the Bible Garden. It is located inside the St Benedict’s Priory and is just one of the revered attractions in the beautiful estate. There’s an Adoration Chapel, a Shrine to St Oliver Plunkett and even a cute TeaRoom. Run and maintained by the Benedictine Sisters…