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COBH explored in various ways, highlights for the unsuspecting visitor
Cobh is a picturesque town on Great Island in Cork Harbour and is include a stunning collection of originals and Giclee limited
joined to the mainland by a causeway. For many years, this town was editions, plus a variety of bronze and wood sculptures by other
the main port of Cork and has a star-studded maritime history to Irish artists.
match. The very first Atlantic steamship crossing was made from Cobh
in 1838. The Lusitania was sunk offshore in 1915 and there is a CROSSHAVEN
monument to its victims by the waterfront. This was also the Titanic’s At the mouth of Cork Harbour lies the peaceful village of Crosshaven,
last port of call before its fateful voyage. At Cobh Heritage Centre, visit the perfect setting for a tranquil few days enjoying stunning walks and
Cobh – the Queenstown Story, which tells the fascinating and sad tale of magnificent views or taking part in the many local activities such as
Irish emigration and Cobh’s association with the Titanic and Lusitania. angling, tennis, pitch-and-putt, sailing or horse-riding. Crosshaven is
also home to the Royal Cork Yacht Club – the oldest yacht club in the
guestrooms accommodation world – and to Fort Meagher (or Camden Fort), a fine military
The Waters Edge Hotel, Cobh, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 481 5566; Fax: installation originally fortified around 1550 as a key part of the
(021) 481 2011; Email:
info@watersedgehotel.ie; Web: strategic defences of Cork Harbour.
www.watersedgehotel.ie. Waters Edge Hotel is situated next to Cobh
Heritage Centre, on the waterfront in the historic town of Cobh. This MIDLETON
purpose built 19 guest bedroom hotel and restaurant has most rooms Midleton is 10km east of Cork City on the main Cork-Waterford road.
overlooking Cork Harbour. Some rooms open onto the verandah to the Here, visitors can tour the Jameson Heritage Centre at the Old
sea below. Enjoy dinner whilst watching the ships go by in our award- Midleton Distillery and discover the history and magical taste of Irish
winning restaurant "Jacob's Ladder" where seafood is our speciality. All whiskey – known as “Uisce Beatha”, or the “Water of Life”. Tel: (021)
individually designed guest rooms have wireless internet, trouser 461 3594.
press, tea & coffee facilities, etc. Private car parking facilities for
guests. Whilst visiting Cobh enjoy the Cobh Heritage Centre, take a guestrooms accommodation
Harbour Cruise, visit St. Colman’s Cathedral, walk the Titanic Trail, Ballymaloe Country House and Restaurant, Shanagarry, Midleton, Co.
visit Cobh Museum as well as enjoying all the other attractions that Cork. Tel: (021) 465 2531; Email:
res@ballymaloe.ie; Web:
Cobh has to offer.
www.ballymaloe.ie. Ballymaloe House is a large country house,
situated on a 400-acre farm 20 miles east of Cork City. Guests enjoy
pointofinterest activities & pastimes comfortable accommodation and an award-winning restaurant in
Titanic Trail, Cobh, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 481 5211; Mobile: (087) pleasant rural surroundings. Facilities include an outdoor swimming
276 7218. This fascinating guided walk explores Cobh’s close pool, small golf course, tennis court, woodland walks and a children’s
connections with the history of the Titanic, the Lusitania, emigration and play area. There is often live music in the evening. Ballymaloe is 5km
convict transportation. One of Ireland’s best walking tours. Direct from several seaside villages that provide fishing, bathing beaches and
associations between emigrants and the history of the locality are brought beautiful cliff walks.
to life in an enjoyable and entertaining way. Author and tour creator,
Michael Martin, has been featured on many TV and radio documentaries. publicbuilding places of interest
The tour operates daily all year round leaving at 11am from the The Jameson Experience at the Old Distillery Midleton. Tel: (021) 461
Commodore Hotel with extra walks at 2pm in June, July and August. 3594; Web:
www.jamesonwhiskey.com/jem. Just a 15 minute drive
from Cork City, lies an experience that is over 220 years in the
publicbuilding places of interest making. Join us for a guided tour through the romantic past of Irish
Philip Gray Gallery of Fine Art, Slipway 2, Rushbrooke Comm. Pk., Whiskey making. The journey begins with an audiovisual presentation
Cobh, Co. Cork. Tel: (021) 481 4488; Fax: (021) 481 4166; followed by a walk through the old distillery and culminates with a
Email:
sales@philipgray.com; Web:
www.philipgray.com. The Philip complimentary glass of Jameson and a chance to become a 'Qualified
Gray Gallery of Fine Art, uniquely located under a slipway in the Irish Whiskey Taster'. If you’re thirsty for more, you can also sit back
Old Verolme Dockyard, gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the and soak up the atmosphere in our many bars or in our Malt House
creative vision of one of Ireland’s most prolific artists. In this restaurant, or have a browse around our exclusive Jameson gift shop
decidedly unconventional gallery where aspects of Philip’s life are for a memento of your visit.
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