Overview
About 20km east of Cork, this harbor town was Titanic's final port of call before it sank on April 11, 1912 — just four days before disaster. The Titanic Experience Cobh museum traces the stories of the 123 passengers who boarded here that day. Cobh was also the departure point for roughly 2.5 million Irish emigrants to America, Canada, and Australia during and after the 1845-1850 Great Famine, a sorrowful history preserved at the Cobh Heritage Centre. Crowning the hill above the harbor is St Colman's Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic landmark begun in 1879 and finished in 1916. The rainbow-colored 'Deck of Cards' houses lining the hill above the harbor make one of Ireland's most photographable scenes. About 25 minutes by train from Cork.
Opening Hours
Town open 24 hours; Titanic Experience 09:00-18:00
Travel Tips
Easy day trip by Cobh train from Cork (about 25 minutes). The famous 'Deck of Cards' street is best viewed from West View.
Hotels near Cobh (Titanic's Last Port)
Hotels and guesthouses in Cork, Cobh, County Cork
Other attractions in Cork
Blarney Castle
A medieval castle home to the Blarney Stone, said to bestow the gift of eloquence on those who kiss it.
English Market
A traditional market running since 1788 - the heart of Cork's food culture.
Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral
A striking French Gothic-style cathedral and a Cork landmark.
Shandon Bells & Tower
An 18th-century bell tower where you can ring the bells yourself — Cork's iconic red-and-white clock tower.
Kinsale
Ireland's foodie capital — a colorful port town, fresh seafood, and the start of the Wild Atlantic Way.
Fitzgerald's Park
A central park along the River Lee with the Cork Public Museum and a Victorian fountain.
Cork City Gaol
A Victorian gaol museum recreated with life-size figures showing 19th-century prison life.