Cobh holds solitary tribute for Titanic passengers as Covid-19 restrictions impact ceremony

The tribute marks the first time in 20 years that no public event was held for the ill-fated voyage due to the coronavirus

A floral tribute at the pier where 123 passengers departed Cobh to join the Titanic 108 years ago. Picture: Hendrick Verwey.

A solitary floral tribute will be placed on the Titanic memorial in the centre of Cobh to mark the 108th anniversary of the sinking of the ship.

For the first time in more than 20 years, there will be no public event to mark the occasion as a result of the coronavirus lockdown measures.