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The Heritage Centre in Cóbh, Cork

The Heritage Centre in Cóbh tells the poignant story of mass emigration from Ireland during the Famine. They provide a comprehensive selection of photos and letters which were written by many émigrés during their outbound journey. A visit to this exhibition is guaranteed to bring home to you the severity of the times and the sadness of the port in those days. The town's past links with luxury liners (e.g. Titanic, Lusitania and more) are also revealed in the Heritage Centre displays.

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