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Review of Cobh: The Queenstown StoryMore than 2.5 million people from across Ireland departed from Cobh in the mid-1800s (it was then known as Queenstown) for new lives in the United States, Canada, and Australia, so the city became synonymous with farewells. This intelligent heritage center commemorates Cobh's heartbreaking history as the last port of call for emigrants, many of them doomed to take convict ships to Australia, coffin ships to America, and transatlantic liners like the ill-fated Titanic and Lusitania. In a beautifully restored Victorian railway station, the center tells the story of the city, its harbor, and the Irish exodus in a series of displays, films, and exhibits. The center also has a restaurant, a shop, and a genealogical referral service. Take the Titanic Trail -- Cobh (or Queenstown, as it was known back then) was the last port of call for the Titanic, and as such has sprung up a whole mini-industry for devotees of that ill-fated vessel. The popular Titanic Trail (021/481-5211; www.titanic-trail.com) is a walking tour of a variety of local sites most closely associated with the ill-fated vessel, and it uses them as a springboard for a broader overview of Cobh's maritime and emigrant history. In truth, some of the Titanic connections seem a little tenuous (check out the actual building in which the White Star Line used to have an office -- fancy that!), but fans will love it. If you're not one of them, console yourself with the thought of a complimentary Guinness at the end of the tour. The walk, which takes about an hour and 15 minutes, leaves from the Commodore Hotel, 4 Westbourne Place, every day from April to October at 11am. Tickets cost €9.50 ($15.20) adults, €4.75 ($7.60) kids under 12, and can be purchased on the day of the tour from the guide, or booked in advance on the number above. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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