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The Cobh Heritage Centre tells the stories of Irish heritage and emigration to the United States. Between 1848 and 1950 more than 6 million people emigrated from Ireland, and more than 2.5 million of them left from Cobh, making Cobh the most important port of emigration in the country. At the museum, visitors can view the Queenstown Story, which is an exhibition that tells about the origins, history, and legacy of Cobh. You can retrace the steps of the people who left from Cobh in coffin ships, early steamers, and eventually great ocean liners. Exhibits allow visitors to see the conditions on board the early emigrant ships and to experience what life was like on board convict ships leaving for Australia in 1801.

Cobh Heritage Centre (The Queenstown Story)

With its 328-foot (100-meter) spire and imposing facade, this large neo-Gothic cathedral—also known as the Cobh Cathedral—dominates the skyline of the harbor town of Cobh. The cathedral is famous for its 49-bell carillon, the only such instrument in Ireland and one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The BasicsMany visitors to St. Colman's Cathedral are cruise ship passengers, who have disembarked at Cobh Cruise Liner Terminal. Many travelers combine a visit to the cathedral with other Cobh attractions, such as the Cobh Museum and the fort-topped Spike Island. Some shore excursions departing from Cobh, and full-day tours from Dublin and Killarney, also visit the cathedral. Visitors can explore St. Colman's Cathedral independently, or join guided tours, which take place on Sunday afternoons. Things to Know Before You GoSt. Colman's Cathedral is a must for amateur photographers, offering an excellent vantage point over Cork Harbour.St. Colman's Cathedral is still a functioning house of worship, so be respectfully quiet during your visit..The cathedral is wheelchair-accessible via a ramped entrance.How to Get ThereSt. Colman's Cathedral is about a 10-minute walk from the cruise liner terminal and Cobh train station, which connects Cobh to Cork city. The walk is uphill so wear comfortable shoes. When to Get ThereServices take place on weekday mornings, Saturday evenings, and on Sundays in the morning and evenings. Avoid visiting during service times as you will not be able to wander freely around the cathedral interior. At 4:30pm on Sundays between May and September, carillon recitals are performed at the cathedral. The recitals are free and open to the public. What Else to See in CobhThough Cobh Cathedral is the town’s biggest landmark, Cobh has a much bigger claim to fame: this unassuming little town was the last port of call for the RMS Titanic before it set off on its tragic journey across the Atlantic. Several attractions, including the Titanic Experience Cobh and Cobh Heritage Centre document Cobh’s Titanic connections. The Heritage Centre also explores the port’s role as a major departure point for Irish emigrants.

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