Cobh - Wikipedia
Cobh (/ ˈkoʊv / KOHV, Irish: An Cóbh), known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. With a population of 14,418 inhabitants at the 2022 census, [2] Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and home to Ireland's only dedicated cruise terminal.
The Queenstown Story - Discovering Ireland Vacations
Attracting some 100,000 visitors each year, the Queenstown Story examines the devastating effect of the Great Famine on the country, during which some 1.5 million Irish people died and a further 1.5 million fled the country between 1845 and 1851.
Cobh Heritage Centre | Discover The History of Cobh
Explore three centuries of Irish Emigration, social, naval, and maritime history at The Queenstown Story. Gain insight into our past and the challenges faced by early emigrants. A unique experience by combining the captivating Titanic Trail Guided walking tour with a visit to the incredible Queenstown Story.
The fascinating history of Cobh in Co Cork - IrishCentral
2024年9月4日 · Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people who emigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950. Cobh, originally named Queenstown after the visit of Queen...
Home Page - Visit Cobh
The harbour town of Cobh in County Cork is THE destination for family breaks in Ireland. Find award-winning attractions, watersports and restaurants.
Cobh History – Cobh and Harbour Chamber
Cobh is a beautiful, colourful town steeped in history in county Cork. The port, which has had three names was first called “Cove” in 1750. It was renamed by the British as “Queenstown” in 1849 to commemorate a visit by Queen Victoria to Ireland. In 1921 when the Irish Free State was established the name was changed to Cobh, in its ...
About Us - Visit Cobh
The town of Cobh is the heart of Great Island; a small island that captures the history, craic, experiences, music, poetry and feeling of all of Ireland. Once known as Queenstown, Cobh has one of the richest histories of any town in Ireland.
Past & Present - Cobh Heritage Centre
Queen Victoria’s visited in 1849 and Cobh was renamed Queenstown in her honour. By then the village had grown into a busy town. It became a hive of naval and commercial activity as Cork Harbour’s strategic position in the North Atlantic was recognised.
The Queenstown Story - Cobh Heritage Centre
The Queenstown Story For all ages • Self Guided Tour • Audio Guide in 7 Languages A journey through three hundred years of Irish Emigration, social, naval and maritime history.
Cobh Museum - A Gem in Ireland's Ancient East
Formerly known as Queenstown, Cobh has a long maritime history and is known throughout the world for its association with emigration and was the last port of call for the RMS Titanic. There is a small genealogical reference section in the museum …