Knock Shrine in County Mayo Ireland is a pilgrim’s retreat in the national and international scene. People from neighbouring counties and from all over the world visit this little village to pay homage to the site of the apparition. According to credible witnesses, there were locals who have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint John 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
