Introducing Cobh
In the wake of the Famine, 2.5 million people emigrated from the port of Cobh (pronounced cove) – go on a grey day, and the sense of loss is still almost palpable. When the sun shines and the crowds flock in, though, you’ll see another side to this hilly little town. The spectacular cathedral looks down over brightly coloured houses, the wide seaside promenade and the glittering estuary, and Cobh seems to shake off its sad past.
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Cobh has become a popular stopover forvisiting cruise liners whose clientele are whisked off in coaches to tourist hot spots.
Last updated: Sep 10, 2008
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City snapshot: Cork City, Ireland
17 December 2009
Population: City - 119,418; County - 361,877Visitors per year: 204,300 international visitorsLanguage: English, with strong musical liltUnit of currency: EuroCost...
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RE: 10 day tour of Ireland, Clockwise route from Dublin. Suggestions?
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Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?
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Re: 4 Days In Ireland (In to Dublin and Out of Cork) - Suggested Routes?
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