Cobh is always a great place to visit and as summer approaches it gets even better! From May to September, magnificent Cruise liners tie up right in the centre of Cobh , the bandstand on the Promenade comes to life almost every Sunday and Ireland’s Alcatraz, Spike Island opens its doors again on 4th June after a multi million Euro development to further enhance its visitor experience. Cobh Tourism has teamed up with Classic Hits 4FM between 3rd and 6th May 2016, to offer listeners four opportunities to win fantastic short breaks in Cobh. To find the answers to the questions asked simply have a look in the Famous people of Cobh section of this website. If you are unlucky and do not to win…Read More…
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On Sunday 10th April 2016, people will gather in Cobh, the last port of call of the Titanic to remember all those who died when the ship sank, but in particular the passengers who boarded in Cobh. The ceremony which is an annual event organised by Cobh Tourism will start at the later time of 3.30 pm in 2016. A Colour Party from the Cobh Branch O.N.E. will parade from the Old Town Hall at Lynch’s Quay to the Titanic Memorial in Pearse Square. A ceremony of prayers and wreath laying will have musical honours provided by the Commodore Male Voice Choir. Wreaths will be laid at the Titanic Memorial before the proceedings move to the Promenade. Here the ceremonies will continue adjacent to the…Read More…
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The tragedy of the sinking of the Lusitania is commemorated each year by Cobh Tourism.
The 2010 commemmoration will take place on Sunday May 9th at the Lusitania Graves at 2 pm and at the Lusitania Peace Memorial in the Town Centre at 2.30 pm.