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Day 8
Cobh was a major emigration point for families who left the country during the Great Potato Famine, when some two-and-a-half million emigrants departed this port for North America. Here you'll discover the story of Irish emigration and the era of the great ocean liners, when Cobh was a very active port. This was the last place the RMS Titanic dropped anchor before heading across the Atlantic on her tragic journey in 1912. Here you can also pay tribute to the victims of the RMS Lusitania at a quayside memorial. In 1915, this ship was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Cobh, with a loss of 1,196 passengers, including 127 Americans. This action helped bring America into World War I. After your tour, you'll have some time at leisure, followed by an opportunity to learn about contemporary life in Ireland - and savor a traditional meal - during a Home-Hosted Lunch in a local home. In the late afternoon, return to Cork, where the rest of the day is yours to explore independently.
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Cork
This morning, ride to Cobh (pronounced
"cove"). This picturesque town long served as the main harbor for the city of Cork, and is dominated by the spire of St. Colman's Cathedral, which contains the largest carillon in Ireland. A local historian will give you some insight into Cobh's history during an included tour this morning.