Ballyvoloon in Cobh in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Old Yacht Club

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Old Yacht Club Marker

Inscription. Built in 1854 this building became the headquarters of the Royal Cork Yacht Club. The forerunner of the RCYC was the Water Club formed in 1720. The current name derives from S.S. Sirius which was the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic departing from Passage about 2 miles upriver from Cobh in 1838.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 51° 50.955′ N, 8° 17.825′ W. Marker is in Cobh, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Ballyvoloon. It is on Westbourne Place west of Spy Hill, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Westbourne Place, Cobh, Munster P24 Y560, Ireland. Touch for directions.

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: Páirc John F. Kennedy / John F Kennedy Park

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Queen's Hotel (about 90 meters away); M.V. Samson (about 90 meters away); President John F. Kennedy Memorial Park (about 90 meters away); Councillor Pat O'Mahony (about 90 meters away); Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (about 120 meters away); Annie Moore Statue (about 120 meters away); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cobh.

Also see . . . The building and its history (Sirius Arts Centre).

Sirius Arts Centre is housed in a beautiful Italiante building that was designed by Anthony Salvin and built by James Smith Barry of Fota in 1854 to house the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest in the world (founded in 1720 on Haulbowline Island). Salvin was best known for his restoration work on Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.

(Submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Old Yacht Club Marker

The marker is located on the eastern edge of the building, facing Westbourne Place.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Old Yacht Club Marker

The former yacht club is now home to the Sirius Arts Centre.

Royal Yacht Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Valentine and Sons, circa 1905

4. Royal Yacht Club

Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 15, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.