In Cobh in Co Cork

Visited friends Ken and Audrey in Cobh. Ken took me round the island on his boat an I had a grandstand view of this beautiful part of the country. Fortunately the wind had died down and there was no memories of the previous day’s crossing from Wales. Ken has lived and farmed here most of his life and was an excellent guide. I had views of Cobh including their own Cathedral, St Colman’s. It is such a small town and it is amazing that there is a cathedral here. The average size of a family here is 9 so having a cathedral is obviously keeping the faithful on side! Cobh was originally Queenstown  the departure point for The Titanic. an excellent Heritage Museum  at the Quayside in Cobh giving a lot of the History. Queenstown was the departure point for the thousands of Irish who emigrated.  The Lusitania also sank about 5 miles off Kinsale - the survivors and bodies were brought ashore to Cobh. There is a mass grave for the Lusitania victims on the outskirts of Cobh. Off the coast is Spike Island which was used a prison from the time of British rule to recently. It is now abandoned. Nearby there is an operational Naval base and ferry terminal. Picture taken of the cathedral this morning showing the contrast in weather from yesterday. Thanks to Pat for the historical information and a big thanks to Audrey and Ken for their hospitality and company.