Cobh heritage centre the queenstown story cobh tickets. Comprehensive and engaging, the story of ireland is an eyeopening account of a nation that has long been shaped by forces beyond its coasts. The heritage centre is just off the dock, at the site of the old train station of cobh. Today the compelling queenstown story exhibition in the town, tells their sad tale. In 1981 queenstowns resident population was still less than 3,500. Housed in the towns victorian train station, the cobh heritage centre chronicles the oftenheartbreaking journeys of irish emigrants during the great famine. Cobh was the location during the mass exodus of mirgrants during the years between 1848 and 1950, and thats how the queenstown story was first told. In the 1830s it started to attract tourists, and 150 years ago this month the ports name was changed from cove to queenstown, to mark queen victorias setting foot in ireland there for the. Our guide to the gold mining history of queenstown. The trail website suggests rides of various lengths and levels of difficulty. The port of cobh queenstown passenger lists 1926 1953 are organized by date, steamship line, steamship or ocean liner, class of passengers saloon, first, second, cabin, single class, tourist, third or steerage and the route of the voyage the listing may also contain other voyages that terminated or stopped at the port. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. According to legend, one of the first colonists of ireland was neimheidh, who landed in cork.
Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes. Looking for a best seller, gift or holiday reading material. The historical monographs in this series are booklength studies of the history of naval warfare, edited historical documents, conference proceedings, and. Book tickets titanic experience cobh live the history, feel. In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on ireland s past. The town is settled right at the lakes edge, surrounded by scenic mountain ranges. Irelands welcome to the stranger also on kindle is an american widows account of her travels in ireland in 184445 on the eve of the great famine.
The queenstown story is a selfguided tour relaying the tales of emigration to north america, transportation of convicts to australia, the story of the irish indentured servants in the west indies and, of course, the titanic and the lusitania disasters. Queenstown,county cork now cobh from 1848 1950 over 6 million adults and children emigrated from ireland over 2. If you claim irish descent, then there is a good chance that your ancestors. The fascinating history of cobh in co cork irishcentral. In 2016, queenstown overtook oamaru to become the secondlargest urban area in otago, behind dunedin. The exhibition relays the story of irish emigration from. This beautiful, informative cultural centre is inventively situated within cobhs victorian railway, a building holding its own historic story. As one of irelands port villages, cobh in co cork has a rich history. Flights from dublin, ireland to queenstown, new zealand. Between the midnineteenth and twentieth centuries, more than 2. This is the place that most emigrants departed from when they set ship to america. Queenstown, the southern hemispheres premier four season lake and alpine resort. Organized by date, steamship line, steamship or ocean liner.
The board of trinity college dublin 33 6 book of leinster, p. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. Visible from the waterfront are haulbowline island, once a naval base, and the greener spike island, formerly a prison and now a tourist attraction. It was in 1849 that the queen first visited the small seaport known as cobh irish for cove on the southern coast of ireland. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland.
An cobh, known from 1849 until 1920 as queenstown, is a tourist seaport town on the south coast of county cork, ireland. Before we look at those, here are some books of interest to those. With such a rich heritage, history and story to tell, a trip to cobh heritage centre the queenstown story is a must. Cobh heritage centre the queenstown story a dramatic exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of cobh, a unique irish port town. Irish emigration from queenstown, county cork, ireland reached unprecedented proportions during the famine, as people fled from hunger and disease. Cobh, the queenstown story is a breathtaking and captivating exhibition. The queenstown story tells a detailed nautica history of cork hobour. If your ancestors were irish, the chances are that they left ireland from the port of cobh, or queenstown as it was called before it reverted back to its original irish name. The venue can be booked for private tours, corporate events, dinners, promotions, photo shoots, concerts and private guided tours throughout the year. Cobh heritage centre offers lots of events, festivals and live music throughout the year. Ireland s welcome to the stranger also on kindle is an american widows account of her travels in ireland in 184445 on the eve of the great famine.
Sailings from londonderry to philadelphia pennsylvania, quebec, st. Cobh known from 1849 until 1920 as queenstown, is a tourist seaport town on the south coast. Over three million people emigrated from ireland via cobh, or queenstown. Through the first half of the 20th century it had fewer than 1,000 people, with a trickle of summer holidaymakers. Passenger lists available from the gg archives from the port of cobh queenstown, ireland. Nestled on the banks of lake wakatipu, queenstown maori name tahuna is one of new zealands most loved tourist and holiday destinations. Today the titanic experience at cork harbor commemorates the irish passengers who boarded the ship at titanics last port of call.
In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on irelands past. This is when thousands and thousands of emigrants went to sail to a new world and new life. Cobh is on the south side of great island in cork harbour and is home to irelands only dedicated cruise terminal. Titanic cobh is located in the white star line offices where the last 123 passengers boarded the titanic. The exhibition is full of stories and history and gives visitors the opportunity to. Commanding panoramic views of one of the finest natural harbours in the world, the tiny fishing village of cobh the cove of cork. The cork directory of 1787 shows about thirty businesses in the town, including one butcher and one draper. In the 1860s, the europeans arrived, in the shape of. At the start of americas involvement in the first world war, five sites in ireland queenstown, wexford, lough foyle, whiddy island and berehaven were identified to be operated by the united states navy in support of allied operations against enemy submarines.
Cork was the major emigration port, although every port in ireland was used as a point of emigration at some stage. The story of mass emigration from ireland is told in the queenstown story, a gripping exhibition housed in the old victorian railway station, through which huge numbers of emigrants would have. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from dublin, ireland to queenstown, new zealand. Enhance your visit to cobh by combining your visit to titanic experience. Cobh was irelands most important port of emigration and from 1815 to 1970 over 3 million people boarded here, heading for new lives in north america. Cobh queenstown passenger lists 18951953 gg archives. Discover the best history of ireland in best sellers.
Cobh heritage centre a highlight of irelands ancient east. Welcome to the official queenstown new zealand website. Fly over mountains, stunning fiords, glaciers and turquoiseblue lakes all within an hour of queenstown. It has an urban population of 15,850 june 2018, making it the 27thlargest urban area in new zealand. Famous for its gold mining legacy, queenstown was actually first settled a thousand or more years ago, by the maori, who came to hunt the much sought after greenstone pounamu. Queenstown irelands capital of vice the century ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of irish life a century ago. Tourism in the area draws on the maritime and emigration legacy of the town.
Annals of ireland by the four masters, connellan translation. My college major was history and i do not remember a comprehensive history book that was as clear and concise as this. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. It tells the story of emigration, coffin ships and convict ships. Tahuna is a resort town in otago in the southwest of new zealands south island. Cobh, the queenstown story at cobh heritage centre, cobh, ireland. Queenstown, scenic flights in new zealand things to see. Embark on your irelands ancient east or wild atlantic way adventure from this historical location. Taussig kept a diary for much of his career in the navy, including his six months in the queenstown patrol. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and discover why so many were emigrating to her home country.
The receding of the ice after the younger dryas cold phase of the quaternary around 9700 bc, heralds the beginning of prehistoric ireland, which includes the archaeological periods known as the mesolithic, the neolithic from about 4000 bc, the copper and bronze age from about 2300 bc. Sailing from new york, she set out to determine the condition of the irish poor and discover why so. Queenstown irelands capital of vice century ireland. Cobh heritage center history of cobh commodore hotel cobh. Folow the story form the 1600s when transportation to the british overseas colonies was commonplace, from virginia and new england to barbados, jamacia and monserrat. You can search for ancestors in the online j j cooke. Situated next to the cobh train station and on the tip of irelands ancient east you can immerse yourself in 5000 years of history. For a humorous jaunt through the countryside, read hawks account of his attempt to hitchhike around ireland with a fridge. One way flights vs round trip flights from dublin, ireland to queenstown, new zealand. Irelands history is very complex and kee presents the facts as clearly as possible. The port of queenstown was named for queen victoria. Killeens wellillustrated book is among the most accessible introductions to irish history.
The first evidence of human presence in ireland may date to about 12,500 years ago. This exodus from ireland was largely a result of poverty, crop failures, the land system, and a lack of opportunity. Feel inspired by queenstowns stunning scenery, huge range of activities and renowned warm welcome. A brief history of queenstown southern discoveries. The 19th century birth index of ireland finds the following. The board of trinity college dublin 27 5 book of kells, fo. We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Experience titanics last port of call in cobh, ireland. At the leisurely end of the scale is the lake wakatipu ride starting in queenstowns colourful municipal gardens and hugging the lakeshore through to frankton and beyond, backdropped by the remarkables and passing cafes along the way gold rushera arrowtown is the starting point for the. The queenstown story is the story irish emigration. He does not pull any punches or favor any one faction over another.
528 463 862 81 1113 8 1560 957 832 1110 1122 10 830 438 623 1442 615 908 1602 1253 1591 408 1099 1242 1329 1559 243 747 1561 170 442 1059 504 806 1202 1054 783 203 96 875 9 120 769 21 91