Cobh

1280px Cobh IrishEmigration - Sculpture by Jeanne Rynhart of Annie Moore and her brothers. The sculpture broadly represents the Irish emigration experience. It assumes a place of prominence on the waterfront as Cobh was a significant port of departure for the Irish. Cobh (Queenstown)] is a small seaport town on Great Island in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Southwest Ireland. The town faces the sea in rows of terraces rising up the steep hillside, dominated by a tall and handsome 19th century St. Colman's Gothic Church, designed by Pugin.

In the perioid of transatlantic travel it was the first and last port in Europe. In Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days and the protagonists arrived here from New York City. It was the last outbound port of call for the RMS Titanic in 1912. It played a major part in the story of Irish emigration with over 1.5 million emigrants passing through on their way to a new life, mostly in North America.

Originally known simply as "the Cove of Cork" it started life as a small fishing village but began to grow rapidly when the British established naval fortifications in the area during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1849 the town was renamed Queenstown following a visit by Queen Victoria but in 1920, during the Irish War of Independence and the town adopted a gaelicised version of "cove" and Cobh became the town's name.

How to travel to Cobh

By road

Cobh (Pronounced Cove) is on an island in Cork Harbour, connected at the north end by a bridge to Fota Island at Belvelly which is connected to the mainland by another bridge.

By rail

• Cobh train station 51.848688, -8.300944 Cobh train station - Cobh Station August 2011 Cobh can be visited by Cork's only suburban railway, provided by _journey/timetables.asp? Irish Rail. By road, Cobh is 20 km from Cork City, crossing the bridge to the island.

By Boat

Cobh remains a modern port of call for large cruise ships; scheduled arrivals in Cobh are listed by the ge/cruiseschedule2010 Port of Cork. Bus tours connect to inbound ships at Cobh and Cork to transport cruise passengers locally.

Cobh is 40 km from Kinsale. From there, it takes an hour, and requires taking a €4 vehicle ferry that runs from 07:00-23:45. Unlike the ferry from Cork to Roscoff, France and the ferry to Cobh is poorly signposted.

There are many bh/1 cruises that also run seasonally from Cork to Cobh.

Get Around

Best way to travel in Cobh by a Taxi

The Taxi Rank is in Pearse Plaza; it is feasible to travel anywhere on the Great Island for around €10 max (2011 price). All taxis have meters fitted and must by law operate them whilst on a journey.

• Anthony Cannon - ☎ +353 86 862-1783

• A Cabs Cobh 21 Coolamber Drive ☎ +353 21 481-4000

• Cove Cabs kiosk in town centre ☎ +353 21 481-2299

• Barry's Cabs - ☎ +353 87 619-5283

• Harbour Cabs - ☎ +353 21 481-4444

• Island Taxis Cobh - ☎ +353 21 481-1111

What to See

• Titanic Memorial Pearse Plaza "Commemorating RMS Titanic and her last port of call on her maiden and final voyage, April 11, 1912. In special memory of the Irish emigrants and all those who lost their lives in this great tragedy. Ar Dheis De Go Raibh a N-Anamacha. Memorial erected by the Titanic Historical Society and the Irish Titanic Historical Society, and the people of Cobh."

• Lusitania memorial Casement Plaza - Commemorates a civilian ocean liner sunk by a U-boat attack in the Great War in 1915, with substantial loss of life.

• St. Colman's Gothic Church 51.851434, -8.293498 Street Colman's Gothic Church, Cobh - Gothic Church of Street Colman - A548801 Neo-Gothic structure with great views of the harbour.

• The Queenstown Story - ☎ +353 21 481-3591 - Local legacy centre that documents the towns emigration and other history, including the Great Famine and Titanic. €6, open daily May to October 10:00-18:00, November to April 10:00-17:00, last entry 1 hour before closing.

• Cobh Museum - Located at the entrance to the town in an old Presbyterian Church and completely separate to the nearby legacy centre, Cobh Museum has many interesting local artifacts and some genealogical research information. Open from May to October 12:00-16:00.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Cobh

• Cobh Tourism Board Office - ☎ +353 21 481-3301 - In the Old Yacht Club on the harbor. Open Monday to Friday 09:30-17:30, Sa, Sunday 13:00-17:00.

• Titanic Trail Tours Carrignafoy +353 21 481-5211 or +353 87 276-7218 (mobile) - Michael Martin leads 75-90 minutes tours explaining the Titanic story in Cobh, €9, price includes pint of organic juice at pub at end of tour, daily at 11:00, June to August also at 15:00, meet at Commodore Hotel, private tours available. There is also a Ghost Trail during Summer.

• Titanic Experience White Star Line Building, 20 Casement Plaza ☎ +353 21 481-4412 Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 daily, last tour 5PM €9.50, senior/student €7.50 Retrace the footsteps of the last 123 passengers who boarded Titanic at Queenstown via cinematic shows, scene sets, holographic imagery and touch screen technology.

• Old Church Cemetery pass the cathedral (follow one-way system if driving), pass Top of the Hill, take first left after Supervalu Shopping Centre - Old cemetery 1 km north of town. Contains mass graves of Lusitania victims and many other interesting graves including that of the famous boxer, singer and crooner Jack Doyle.

• SailCork - East Ferry Marina, Cobh ☎ +353 21 481-1237 - Have fun learning dinghy or cruiser sailing, powerboating or navigation. Enjoyable courses for juniors and adults under the guidance of Eddie English and his crew.

Shopping in Cobh

• Parking Discs can be purchased in the Cobh Tourism Board office or local shops for €.5/hour, maximum of 2 hour parking anywhere in Cobh. The disc zone covers the town centre and some surrounding streets and is marked with signs by the footpath.

Halal Restaurants

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All of the hotels serve food. Good food can also be enjoyed at restaurants.

The Wong Fu Chinese Restaurant, serving Chinese food is on East Beach near the yellow clock tower. is on East Beach near the yellow clock tower. There is a Chinese restaurant and the Hong Kong on West Beach opposite the pier. Takeaways include the Good Food Company and the Ocean Palace Chinese restaurant on Midleton Street at the back of town. The Bella Vista Hotel also operates a Chinese restaurant and takeaway.

• Gills Traditional Fish and Chips 7 Midleton Street ☎ +353 21 481-2637 - Traditional style takeaway Fish and Chips, Chicken and Burgers.

• Jacobs Ladder Restaurant and Cafe Yacht Club Quay, Lower Road at Waters Edge Hotel ☎ +353 21 481-5566 Opening Hours: 12:00-21:00 €10-30 Bistro, seafood, local produce, outdoor terrace with harbour view, beside Cobh Heritage Centre and Train Station on the lower road by the waterfront.

• Mimmos Restaurant 4 Casement Plaza ☎ +353 21 481-1343 - Italian and traditional restaurant, takeaway, fish and chips.

• The Quays Cafe & Restaurant 17 Westbourne Place +353 21 481-3539 Under €10/person (lunch) Full bar, patio, TV, wi-fi, on waterfront dock near railway station.

• Trade Winds Restaurant 16 Casement Plaza ☎ +353 21 481-3754 Opening Hours: Monday to Sat 18:00-22:30, winter closed Monday Bar, restaurant and patio. Catering service.

There are many excellent bars in Cobh to enjoy a drink, whether you prefer a quiet atmosphere or music.

Most of the bars (pubs) are located around Casement Plaza in the town centre, including:

• The Mauretania 14 Casement Plaza - Corner-sited end-of-terrace curved four-bay four-storey house, built c. 1855 and on historic register, now a small, cosy public house named after the famous ocean liner.

• Lusitania Cafe 13 Casement Plaza ☎ +353 21 481-4288 - Cosy but a bit more spacious, has a maritime feel with lots of photos of old ships and ships paraphernalia.

• Ryans Cafe Casement Plaza ☎ +353 21 481-1539
• Tarrant's Cafe - Founded 2005, live music.

• Kelly’s Cafe 19 Casement Plaza ☎ +353 86 601-5954 - Small, busy bar at Westbourne Place near the Commodore Hotel. Mezzanine, large-screen TVs, popular with sports fans.

Heading back towards the eastern end of town are three pubs:

• Connie Doolans Pub 26 Westbeach ☎ +353 21 481-4001 - Olde-world maritime theme, overlooking the sea.

• The Well House East Beach/Lynch's Quay - Restaurant and bar; for sale as of 2013.

• Anchor Cafe 14 East Hill ☎ +353 21 481-4674 - Last pub in town, atop a steep hill with a fine view of Cork harbour.

The centre of town gets quite busy (and sometimes noisy) on Friday and Saturday nights so if you want a quiet drink and a chat it's better to head to the back of the town, up that mountainous hill and the area is known locally as the "Top of the Hill". Here you will find the following bars:

• The Quarry Cock 2 John O'Connell StAbout 200m behind the Gothic Church ☎ +353 21 481-1754 - Nice "local" bar with lovely pine timberwork.

• Jack Doyles 18 Midleton StreetJust around the junction from the Quarry Cock ☎ +353 21 481-3886 - Popular with sports fans, especially fans of Celtic Football Club which has its local supporters club here. Named after the famous boxer, crooner and Hollywood actor Jack Doyle who was from Cobh.

• Gilmores Cafe 4 Midleton Street ☎ +353 21 481-1965 - Old style pub with modern clientele. This was previously in the hands of the Mansworth family for over 100 years.

• The Roaring Donkey - Orilia Terrace, Tiknock ☎ +353 21 481-1739 Opening Hours: 17:00-23:30 daily A lovely old pub, established 1880 at the very top of the hill. Front bar is quite small but widens out at the back. Live traditional music on a regular basis.

• The Wolfe Tone Cafe Wolfe Tone Street / Roches RowA bit off the Top of the Hill to the east of the cathedral - Settled clientele and not many visitors as its hidden away at the back of the town. Cosy bar with a real coal fire and a friendly atmosphere.

Further afield than these bars you will probably take a taxi. The other bars on the Great Island are:

• The Village Inn Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow Take the first left after the water ferry on the road into town. ☎ +353 12819262 - Pub and former coaching inn, 300 years old. À la carte restaurant, Sunday lunch, bar popular with all age groups. Comfortably furnished, open fire and easy laid back atmosphere. Live music, darts, space for events and parties.

• The High Chapperal Ballymore Village 3.5 km from the town centre ☎ +353 21 481-1629 - Family-oriented country pub, music at weekends, popular with card players.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Cobh, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Cobh, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Cobh without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Ard na Laoi Westbourne Place ☎ +353 21 481-2742 single €45-50, double €68, triple €99 A friendly place with 5 rooms.

• Bellavista Hotel Spy Hill, Bishop's Road ☎ +353 21 481-2450 18 bedrooms, 4 suites, nice harbour views.

• Commodore Hotel | Westbourne Place ☎ +353 21 481-1277 +353 21 481-1672single €70-92, double €95-142, triple €150-210 A grand 150 year old Victorian landmark which housed Lusitania refugees temporarily.

• Waters Edge Hotel | Yacht Club Quay ☎ +353 21 481-5566 single €75-100, double €95-142, triple €120-160 18 bright rooms and a harbourside restaurant.

• Sheraton Fotaisland Hotel & Spa Fota Estate, Fota island Take N25 (E30) to Cobh Interchange (roughly 15 kilometers East of Cork City). Follow R624 toward Cobh for roughly 3 kilometers to the hotel ☎ +353 21 467-3000 131 bedrooms, Championship golf course.

Cope in Cobh

The town is served by several doctors' surgeries and a number of dentists. For out-of-hours doctors service contact South Doc, Telephone: 1850 335 999. Dr. Cahill's dental surgery provides out of hours dental surgery in case of emergency. Call 087 27 64 755 for out of hours service only.

There are several pharmacies and chemist shops in the town and they operate a 24 hour service by rotation.

Police: The Garda (Police Station) is located around 300 metres west of the train station on the Lower Road and is open 24 hours a day. The phone number of Cobh Garda Station is 490 8530 or for emergencies dial 999 or 112.

Nearby

Carrigtwohill

• Fota Wildlife Park Fota Wildlife Park Fota Island ☎ +353 21 481-2678 +353 21 481-2744 €14.30, students/seniors €9.20 A 75-acre (30 ha) park near Carrigtwohill on the main Cork-Cobh railway line, home to nearly 30 mammal and 50 bird species including giraffes and monkeys in an open setting. Fota House and Arboretum with many rare trees and plants.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Cobh

• 50 km to the West is the charming and equally maritime-historic village of Kinsale.
• The world-famous Blarney|Blarney Castle is also in County Cork, 6 km north-west of Cork city.

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