Cobh, Co. Cork is set to host a year of memorial events in honor of this historic vessel. Cobh, then Queenstown was the Titanic's last port of call and with the anniversary upon us plans are well under way to hold a wide range of events for all the family.
Cobh to this day still preserves the original buildings, streets and piers which existed 100 years ago. It also keeps the memory alive through the informative Titanic walking tour www.titanic-trail.com, the Cobh museum www.cobhmuseum.com, it's interactive Titanic Experience www.titanicexperiencecobh.ie, and it's heritage centre, The Queenstown Story www.cobhheritage.com. All of these, along with a fantastic line up of events provide the perfect framework to commemorate this tragic liner.
The events planned include, concerts on Spike Island, The Titanic Centenary week and the Cobh Vintage Fair to name but a few. A full list of events can be found at; http://www.titanic100.ie/index.php?option=com_content&id=52&Itemid=56.
These events are guaranteed to have something for everyone and as the warmer months approach we are sure to see many visitors traveling from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the Titanic's last port and relive the tragic stories of the passengers aboard.
As I was working in the area this summer I was very lucky to visit Cobh on more than one occasion. I was also fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to go onboard 15 different cruise liners which was fantastic!! The liners that come into Cobh are huge and can have over 4,000 people on board. These liners have everything, shops, swimming pool, cooking classes, libraries, numerous restaurants etc etc! The staff are extremely helpful and are there to ensure your every need is met. I found the liners to be fantastic, once you had made it aboard (the security is EXTREMELY high!!), the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly although this does vary from liner to liner (and depending on which nationalities are onboard). My favourite liner would have to be the Queen Mary 2. The Queen Mary 2 is one of the Cunard liners and has 14 decks. It is total and utter luxury. Every detail is immaculate, the staff were fantastic and the food was absolutely to die for! I certainly wouldn't mind spending a few weeks on board this liner (below) . . . .great way to avoid final year!!
Which ever way you look at it though Cobh is THE place to be this year, there is going to be something for everyone and with the recession hitting hard holidaying in Ireland is becoming more popular! So spread the word . . Titanic 100 Cobh 2012!
For more details on Titanic 100 Cobh 2012 check out;
http://www.titanic100.ie/index.php
