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Overview:
Cobh, Ireland, Queenstown it was for some decades
before reverting to its old Irish name in 1922 - the Cobh (cove)
of Cork. Is there anywhere in Ireland more full of poignant
memories than this embarkation point for America? From here
hundreds of thousands of mostly hungry and penniless Irish men
and women left to build a new life, especially in the Famine
years of 1844-48. Many thrived and prospered, but many died on
the journey in the terrible traveling conditions of the time.
Cobh is situated on
Great Island, one of the three large islands in Cork harbour
which are all now joined by roads and bridges - Little Island
and Fota are
the others.
The
Cork-Cobh
rail line spans the harbour from Fota to Marino Point. Access by
road is through Fota at Belvelly Bridge.
A cross- river ferry connects Carrigaloe to the other side of
the river Lee at Glenbrook.
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