Strolling Around Historic Cobh

From the waterfront the town’s winding streets climb up past shops and brightly painted row houses as the Cobh Cathedral stands watch above it all. Cobh, located in County Cork, has a rich and multifaceted history. Originally named “Cove” in 1750, the town was renamed Queenstown in 1849 following a visit from Queen Victoria, a name it retained until 1920 when it again was renamed Cobh.


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