Ringmeen in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Cobh Line
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Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. The Cobh Line side of marker
From July 1st 1876 the Dublin-Cork day mail trains began running through to Cobh, a practice which continued until the Civil War in 1922, when severe damage was caused to Belvelly viaduct, one of two major structures which carry the line across the estuary. The line had been doubled by the Great Southern & Western Railway Company in 1882, increasing its capacity.
The Cobh line has continuously played a major role in the life of the country, through good times and bad. It was one of the major modes of transport for thousands of emigrants who departed Ireland for new shores. The most famous ships to call at Cobh include the Lusitania and of course the Titanic. It was also a busy port for mail boats and many trains were used to transport mail.
Image captions:
The Britannic • Harland & Wolff promotional brochure, 1912. • The Lusitania • Queenstown 1874 • Cunard Flag • The Cunard Wharf, Queenstown
Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline
Today, the Cobh – Cork Railway line is a vital public transport lifeline for those who live and work along the route. Commuter services are frequent, and Iarnród Éireann
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Image captions:
The rebuilt Belvelly viaduct. • Cobh Junction (now Glounthaune) late 80s. • Cobh Junction (now Glounthaune) early 90s. • Commuter train crossing the Slatty viaduct. • Train departing Cobh Station, 1980s.
Terminal Transition. Rebuilt several times from its opening in 1862, Cobh Rail terminal has been transformed, following the cessation of the Trans-Atlantic Liner services. It now houses the impressive Cobh Heritage Centre. These before and after views show how much of the original atmosphere and detail have been preserved.
Erected 2012 by Iarnród Éireann.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1876.
Location. 51° 50.923′ N, 8° 18.035′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ringmeen. It is at the intersection of Lower Road and Westbourne Place, on the left when traveling west on Lower Road. The markers are located on the Cobh rail terminal
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline side of marker
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 150 Bliain - An Cóbh / Cobh 150 (a few steps from this marker); The History of the Cobh – Cork Railway Line (a few steps from this marker); An Cóbh / Cobh (a few steps from this marker); Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Deepwater Quay (about 120 meters away); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (about 120 meters away); Annie Moore Statue (about 120 meters away); Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. Cobh 150 Marker
A third panel contains historic images from Cobh-Cork rail history.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
4. The Cobh Line Marker
The markers are located between the train platform and the station exit.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
