Cobh to capitalise on ‘The Gathering’

Cobh is hoping to make a connection with the descendants of an estimated 2.5m people who emigrated by sea from the harbour town as it plans for the Government-led The Gathering tourism project next year.

Mayor Jim Quinlan (Lab) said Cobh had become very aware of its tourist potential in recent years.

After the success of recent Titanic commemorations, he believes many descendants will visit Cobh in 2013 as part of the Government’s plan to raise tourism.