The planning watchdog has shot down proposals to establish a new walkway at the historic final boarding point for the Titanic.

A leading tourist attraction in Cobh is opposing plans for a new amusement arcade near the centre of the town.

A Cork company, Know Thy Place, has produced a commemorative Titanic chart telling the story of the ill-fated luxury liner's connections with Ireland.

IT was poignant start to the Titanic centenary year.