101 Things To Do In Cobh
The Following list gives you and idea of the many things you can do or see when in Cobh
- Golf in Cobh Golf Club or Fota Golf Club - a favourite of professional and amateur golfers alike
- Pay a visit to the local historical Graveyards - see the Lusitania graves, and those of Napoleon's Surgeon, Dr. Verling, Jack Doyle the 'Gorgeous Gael' and Charles Wolfe the poet.
- Visit the newly renovated Fota House and Tea Rooms or take a walk in the magnificent Fota Gardens.
- Sample Hedermans Smoked Fish.
- Browse through the world renowned Artist Philip Gray's Art Gallery at Rushbrooke
- Relax in Whitepoint and let the children swim or fish for crabs.
- Visit Cobh Heritage Centre.
- Get your picture taken with Annie Moore and her brothers whose statue can also be viewed at Ellis Island in the USA.
- Visit Fota Wildlife Park renowned for its international breeding and conservation programmes.
- View the spectacular ocean going liners that berth at the quayside.
- Walk the newly remodeled "Water's Edge" or "Five Foot Way"
- Call into the Sirius Art Centre - view the work of the "Resident Artist".
- Relax in the 'Promenade' and let the children play in the playground.
- Visit the spot where passengers bought their tickets for Titanic's last voyage and the Pier from where the tender left to join the ill fated liner.
- Walk along the town, viewing the wonderful architecture and colours of the buildings.
- Walk the Titanic Trail and enjoy a sample of Guinness in a local pub.
- Take the Ghost Walk - if you dare!
- View the spectacular Harbour from the "Black Railings".
- Have a romantic meal in one of the sea side restaurants or treat the children to burgers and chips.
- Browse through the many unique gift shops.
- Go Whale or Dolphin watching in the Harbour.
- Choose a packed lunch from a deli or from your B & B and take a picnic to Marlogue Wood.
- Go to Cuskinny Marsh to view the many species of birds in the sanctuary or feed the ducks or swans in at the newly renovated viewing area.
- Relax in Cuskinny Court Hydro Pool.
- Have an Irish Coffee while watching Jack Doyle telling his own story in a pub named after him!
- Go horse-riding in Ballywilliam.
- Go fishing from one of the quaysides or go deep sea angling.
- Watch a live rugby match in the Paddocks with Cobh Pirates.
- Attend a League of Ireland match in Cobh Ramblers - Roy Keane's old club.
- Have an authentic Chinese meal.
- Watch a GAA or Hurling match.
- Enjoy a Complementary Therapy such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology or an Indian Head Massage.
- Play pool or snooker in local pubs and hotels.
- Have your fortune told by the "White Witch".
- Attend a play in Haulbowline.
- Try your luck at Bingo - Cobh Ramblers and Cobh GAA Hall.
- Visit the Mass Rock in Marlogue.
- See oysters being harvested at the "back of the island".
- Visit St. Colman's Cathedral and marvel at the wonderful French Gothic Architecture and beautiful stained glass.
- Go sailing or windsurfing, take a course with the "International Sailing Centre".
- Have a massage, Reiki, Manicure, facial at a beauticians.
- Paint the local scenes.
- Write a poem, book - let the surroundings inspire you. Or join up with the local literary group.
- Play tennis or enjoy basketball.
- Power walk in Cobh Community College track, where Olympic athlete Sonia O'Sullivan trains on her visits home.
- Learn to cook seasonal ingredients at the local cookery school.
- Listen to our world renowned carilloner play our 49 bell carillon the only one in Ireland.
- Play darts in a pub.
- Trace your ancestors steps when leaving Cobh.
- Dance the night away in the local disco or with a live band.
- Enjoy a Beamish, Murphy's or Guinness.
- Shop for Irish handcrafts.
- Take the Cross River Ferry to Monkstown.
- Sail in the harbour and tie-up at one of the sea-side hostelries.
- Have an Italian meal.
- Play Pitch and Putt.
- Have a traditional Irish meal.
- Visit the "top of the hill" and meet the locals.
- Charter a Yacht and sail around the harbour.
- Enjoy the breathtaking view by night of the harbour.
- Read about the history of Spike Island.
- See the home of the Irish Naval Service on Haulbowline.
- Walk down (or up!) the steepest hill in Ireland - known as the "deck of cards".
- Enjoy the comfortable hotels, guesthouses, B&B's with great views of the sea.
- Take a romantic evening stroll to watch the sun setting over the harbour.
- Get married in the spectacular St. Colman's Cathedral! Or just attend someone else's wedding!
- Enjoy an authentic Indian meal.
- Take the train to Cobh to wine, dine, shop and return home.
- Visit the Cobh Museum and learn about the rich maritime history of the area.
- Watch the Mackerel breaking under the many piers in the town. Catch a few for tea.
- Take a photographic memory - have it developed in one hour.
- Get a new hairdo!
- Take the train to Cork city, or Fota, or Dublin.
- Enjoy a traditional Irish music session or a fun karaoke evening.
- Visit the Farmers Market and pick from a wide variety of organic and homemade goods.
- Spend sometime in the Adoration Chapel.
- Visit the Benedictine Priory and Bible Garden, enjoy homemade cakes in the café, buy a pot of jam.
- Watch the many sailing an rowing clubs compete in the harbour.
- Enjoy the luxury of a 5 Star Hotel and its surroundings.
- Listen to the local brass or pipe band play in the bandstand in the Promenade.
- Soak up the atmosphere when a liner leaves the Deep Water Quay - join the locals waving goodbye as the band plays "Anchors Aweigh"
- Enjoy the foliage and plants that grow freely - Eucalyptus, mimosa, pittisporum, fuchsia, phormiums.
- Enquire about the many clubs that cater for your hobby - cards, flower arranging, writing groups, gramophone society, sailing.
- Have a chat! Irish people love to talk.
- On Sundays enjoy the 'Art in the Park'.
- Ask the proprietor of your B&B or pub to show you how to make an Irish Coffee.
- Keep in touch - send a post-card, e-mail, make a phone-call.
- Take a harbour tour.
- Park your car all day in the free car-parks. Walk around the town or take the "Cobh Rambler".
- Attend the Regatta and Firework Display.
- Ask about reduced rates for 2 and 3 night stays.
- Visit the local library, read the currrent newspapers and periodicals. Surf the net.
- Attend a concert or play in the grounds of Fota House.
- Attend the South of Ireland Pipe Band Championships in June.
- View the Lusitania Peace Memorial.
- Find the 39 steps!
- Admire the Martello Towers built during the Napoleonic War.
- Come and enjoy our international angling festival.
- Listen to "Summer Swing" as local bands perform in the Promenade.
- View the Titanic Memorial
- Enjoy yourself, and make your reservation for the next visit to do all the things you didn't have time for. Cobh - full of the past, looking to the future.
List courtesy of Cobh Chamber of Commerce