Cobh's proud history is told in three top quality museums
Luke and Charlie Mullen channel their inner swashbucklers, playing pirates in a barrel at the Cobh Heritage Centre. The Centre’s engaging exhibits bring to life tales of emigration, maritime adventures, and local legends, offering young visitors a hands-on experience of Ireland’s rich nautical history. Pictures: Chani Anderson
Few towns in Ireland treasure their history as does Cobh.
There is so much to value. From the early 19th century, as Cork asserted its status as a port of strategic importance for North Atlantic routes, the harbour often accommodated up to 300 ships. Many were British naval and commercial ships stopping off for repairs and refuelling.
