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Cobh Heritage Centre

Cobh, Ireland
353 (21) 4 813591
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Ranked #4 of 10 attractions in Cobh
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums
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Hudsonville, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

After having walked around the town of Cobh for a few hours. occasionally asking for directions from locals, then having a lot of them come down to the Heritage Centre for tea was amazing. What a sense of community!! The coffee shop made green mocha coffees in celebration of St. Patricks day and the little stores were affordable and had... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We've been here a couple of times and really enjoyed our visit. There were some fascinating exhibits, and a wealth of information. Really worthwhile.

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Cork, Cork, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I'm in Cobh a lot photographing ships and I always go into the Heritage Centre for a scone with jam and cream. There is an exhibition that tells the story of the Irish emigration, Lusitania and, predictably, the Titanic (Admission fee applies). There's also a gift shop that sells the usual tacky Irish souvenirs, so there's something to purchase if... More

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Ayr Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

We've been regular visitors to Cobh for the last eight years but this is the first time we have visited the Heritage Centre..though we have eaten many times in the adjoining cafe (fantastic cakes!) We visited on a rainy day thinking it might occupy us for an hour but we were in for almost two and a half hours and... More

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Ballina, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I am afraid i didnt have enough time to go around this as much as i would have liked as my little man was giving out and cranky ;), It is very well presented, great for everyone who has an interest in Irish history as this center has a lot on Irish famine, immigration as well as the Titanic, I... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

Very interesting info on Cobh and Irish history . Pity about uninterested staff member at ticket desk . Also very very cold . No heating on of any kind . When you compare it to the Titanic experience it's just not value for money . A pity really !!!!

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

If you are of Irish desent, it is well worth it to sit at the desk and talk to an expert to learn more about researching your roots. Or you can pay 10 Euros for 30 minutes for an expert to do some research for you. There are shops and a Titanic Museum in Cobh as well. There is a... More

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Tipperary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

went to the heritage centre toward the end of the day of discovering Cobh and WISHED i had given myself MORE time for the heritage centre... will be first on list on my next visit to pick up where i had to leave it last time... dont make the same mistake

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

A must if you are around, The old railway station turned into a museum. Gives you a good understanding of the role of Queenstown as the emmigration port for the Emmigration country, You will understand a lot about Atlantic Liners.

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Bushmills, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Brillant and full of all sorts of stories and tales that brought it alive the illustrations were good and the wobbly floor was fun

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