The Irish Legends You’d Want in Your Corner: Which Hero Are You Calling?
Meet Ireland’s greatest mythological heroes — from Cúchulainn to Fionn Mac Cumhaill and Grace O’Malley. Discover which legendary Irish hero you’d want in your corner today.
Cobh
Cobh known from 1849 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. With a population of around 13,000 inhabitants, Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and home to Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminals. Tourism in the area draws on the maritime and emigration legacy of the town.
Facing the town are Spike and Haulbowline islands. On a high point in the town stands St Colman’s, the cathedral church of the diocese of Cloyne. It is one of the tallest buildings in Ireland.
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