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bottomofthehill

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3. I love the southern port town of Cobh
Fri Oct 11, 2024, 05:12 PM
Oct 11

It was the last stop of both the Titanic and the Lusitania, it is a little south of Cork City. If you ever make it back, it is a must see. There is an emigration museum which, although small was quite thought provoking. It was the opposite of Ellis Island, it is where many families last saw each other before leaving for America or Australia.

In the north, near Belfast is Derry, the home of John Hume, the Nobel Peace prize winner for his work ending “the troubles”.

I am due another trip soon. Dublin is like any major city, but, once outside, the people the hospitality and culture are the best.

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