This is the problem with sitting browsing the internet. A quiet Tuesday evening quickly becomes a very early Wednesday morning with the alarm going off and me questioning what I booked last night. But this was the only moment of regret, once I arrived in Ireland, I knew I was onto something pretty cool. Originally I’d thought a wee overnighter in Cork was the plan. I’m so glad I went the extra few miles to Cobh – It is genuinely one of the coolest towns I’ve ever visited, with everything I look for – sea views, ships of all description, friendly, laid back locals, and a proper Guinness 🙂
Join me on my short time in Cobh and discover some of the history this small town has to offer. And yes, I’ll also take you for that pint.
Filmed on location in Cobh, County Cork on 22nd/23rd June 2022.
Itinerary and costs:
Ryanair flights £50
22 Jun EDI ORK FR3732 0735 0855
23 Jun ORK EDI FR3739 2140 2255
Seat Reservations £4 per flight
Bus Cork Airport – City 2.20euro each way
Train Cork – Cobh 3.90euro each way
Garden Room at West Beach House £70 (with some booking.com discount – may be a tad more normally)
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31 Comments
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Oh that was a wee trip down memory lane. My mum took me on sailing holidays to cobh when I was in my early teens right up to early twenties in the 90s. Spike Island was still a prison. I remember beaching there once and being very careful to stay below the tide line as to not get in trouble from the guards that came rushing along the road. There are many other stories but one I think involved the Roaring Donkey!!
YOU made a good choice for a mini break Steve that accommodation looked cosy
Those flying rat can be fornable
Really enjoying your films. Thanks
Enjoyed it much. Good work.
Love the Video a great tour.
A lot late but some more info on theTitanic, the survivors ended up in NYC they stayed in a building that is now The Jane Hotel, it was a Sailors home and institute. Over time it kept its heratige with the sea in the rooms (Cabins). Its worth reading the history for anyone interested in the ship and the events around its sinking.
If you had stayed on the 226 bus it would of brought you directly to the train station. Also the Cobh connect bus is cheaper
Been here 3 times for a day to Cork from Manchester (Early flight there and late flight back on Wednesdays) love it.
My Great Grandfather grew up in Queenstown now Cobh. He immigrated to the U.S.A. via Scotland in about 1884. His original trade was merchant ship Captain. He later became a head salesman for a manufacturing firm in the U.S.A.
You cracked me up on this one🇨🇦
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Thanks Steve that was an absolutely fabulous video I’ve no idea how I missed it when it was published 🥂
Was just there last month. Would love to find a place to stay for a couple of months. Life is dicey in the US. Loved the Titanic museum. I want a gentle life w/o guns!
did Cobh passengers have to be rowed out to the Titanic?
73??? Are you sure???
Great video Steve. Perfect viewing on my morning dog walk. And defo do the sauna & cold dip.
Many Thanks…It's on the List.
3:30 even this Cobh sprinter was quieter than the caledonian sleeper seat pod, and you had the windows open
13:25 £77 (1912) is about 10k in todays money.
steerage was no joke either at £900! ONE WAY
second class is £1650 in todays money.
you could get an all expenses transatlantic cruise on the QM2 for that (world cruise on QM2 is about22k) – I looked up on Cunard website
Wow! I so much enjoyed this one.
Well that was a wie bit of a biscuit.
Just wondering about the communication between a Scots and a corkorian 😂
Great tour, I live close to Cobh and learned a few things
Loved this video especially the music. Wish you would publish the titles of the songs and the artists! Love your comments and your eye for the best sites
It's fantastic for me to see these places and avoid all the hills and steps. Col D
keep it green home sweet
Come back to Cork City and visit The City Gaol and ring the Shandon Bells, The English Market and a lot more
Took my mum there on her last visit to the place of her birth a few years ago (family from Blarney). She died this year and I really miss her.
Bruh!! Can I gay a cross street for that Lake rd look out?🙏🏼 Looks amazing!! Can’t wait to go in 6 months