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Cobh - Historical Village on Cork Harbor near Cork, Ireland

Cobh Has Fascinating Links to Emigration and Sea Tragedies

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Cobh (pronounced "Cove") is a picturesque harbor town just a few miles from Cork, Ireland. Cruise ships dock in downtown Cobh and run shore excursions to Cork, the Blarney Castle, Waterford, Killarney, or the Irish countryside. However, Cobh is a nice place to spend the day if you want to just relax and just enjoy strolling around this pretty little village on Cork Harbor.

Maritime history buffs will know that Cobh was the last port of call on the Titanic's tragic maiden voyage, and the Lusitania was sunk off Cork Harbor during World War I. The Titanic Memorial and Lusitania Memorial are both just a few blocks from the cruise terminal.

Cobh was also the emigration point for 2.5 million Irish citizens who left Ireland for the United States or Australia. The first immigrants processed at Ellis Island started their journey to a new life in Cobh.

These photos were taken when the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas visited Cobh and Cork Harbor. Some Irish dancers entertained us while in Cobh.

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  1. Cobh Heritage Center in Cobh, Ireland - Irish Port of CallCobh Heritage Center in Cobh, Ireland - Irish Port of Call
  2. Downtown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of CallDowntown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of Call
  3. Cobh Harbor - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland in County CorkCobh Harbor - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland in County Cork
  4. Downtown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of CallDowntown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of Call
  5. St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland - Irish Port of CorkSt. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland - Irish Port of Cork
  6. Cobh Harbor - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland in County CorkCobh Harbor - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland in County Cork
  7. Downtown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of CallDowntown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of Call
  8. Downtown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of CallDowntown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of Call
  9. Cobh Town Clock on the Harbor of Cork, IrelandCobh Town Clock on the Harbor of Cork, Ireland
  10. Downtown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of CallDowntown Cobh - Cruise Port of Cork, Ireland - Irish Ports of Call
  11. Jewel of the Seas at the Dock in Cobh, IrelandJewel of the Seas at the Dock in Cobh, Ireland
  12. St. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland in County CorkSt. Colman's Cathedral in Cobh, Ireland in County Cork

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