Irish Star on MSN

Inside Ireland's 'Alcatraz' that was once the largest prison island in the world

The notorious prison island in Co Cork once held over 2,300 inmates in brutal conditions and is now open for tours ...
JOE

Ireland opens its once-notorious prison island to the public

The island off Ireland once hosted the world’s largest prison, holding over 2,300 inmates.Ireland has opened its ...
Irish Central

Cobh to mark 113th anniversary of Titanic tragedy and arrival of first cruise liner

While remembering the infamous maritime tragedy, the sinking of the Titanic, Cobh in County Cork will also welcome their first cruise liner of the 2025 season. On Sunday, April 13, Cobh in County Cork ...
Irish Central

Unveiling the cultural charm of Cobh: Titanic tales to traditional music sessions

Long loved for its heritage and harbour views, this East Cork town is now striking a new chord as one of Ireland’s most vibrant cultural destinations. Cobh may be known around the world as the final ...
Irish Mirror on MSN

Ireland's brutal prison island that was largest in the world open to the public

An island in Ireland was once home to the 'largest known prison in the world', with its towering star-shaped fortress that could hold more than 2,300 prisoners, and it's open to visit ...
The New York Times

How Roy Keane was discovered in Cobh – the Titanic’s last port of call

(Editor’s note: Due to a technical issue, an earlier draft of this article appeared for a short period of time. This issue has now been fixed.) It is a picture-postcard scene. Every building along the ...
eturbonews

100 years on, Cunard remembers Lusitania in Cobh, Ireland

SOUTHAMPTON, England – Relatives of those who died and survived the sinking of Lusitania 100 years ago to the day were among those who gathered at the ship’s rail aboard Cunard’s Queen Victoria in the ...