‘People are shocked but we have all known for years’

AT first glance, the mood in the harbour town of Cobh yesterday was like that on any other glorious summer’s day.

The waterfront was bustling, and busloads of tourists gathered outside the magnificent cathedral, taking pictures and marvelling at the spectacular views across the bay.

But behind the sunny facade, and away from the attractions, local people were all too aware of another story of their town.