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Annie Moore Statue

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The Annie Moore Statue stands on the waterfront in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland, honoring Annie Moore, the first recorded immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in New York in 1892. The statue represents the millions of Irish people who left their homeland in search of a new life. This simple but meaningful monument connects Cobh’s harbour to global migration history. It is a quiet place for reflection and an important cultural landmark for visitors interested in Irish heritage and emigration stories.

What to See & Do

  • 🗽 View the symbolic Annie Moore statue 👧 standing proudly by the harbour ⚓
  • 📜 Learn about the moving Irish emigration history 🚢 and the “Island of Tears” 🌊
  • 📸 Take memorable photos 🎞️ with the statue and the deep harbour scenery 🚢
  • 💭 Reflect on the powerful migration stories 🌍 of millions who left these shores 🇮🇪
  • 🛤️ Combine your visit 📍 with the various nearby heritage attractions 🏛️

How to Get There

  • 🚶 Reach the monument on foot 🏃 via a short walk from the Cobh railway station 🚆
  • 🚂 Take one of the direct train services 🚂 from Cork City to the Cobh platform 🚉
  • 🚗 Drive your personal vehicle 🚘 to the public parking available nearby 🅿️
  • 🚲 Cycle along the waterfront 🚵 to find the statue near the Heritage Centre 📍
  • 🛥️ Walk over from the pier ⛴️ after disembarking from a harbour tour boat 🌊

Travel Tips

  • 📖 Read the nearby information panels 🧐 to understand the full historical context 📚
  • 🕙 Visit during the quiet morning hours 🌅 for a more personal moment of reflection 🕊️
  • 🏛️ Combine this stop 🗺️ with a visit to the award-winning Cobh Heritage Centre 🚉
  • 🤝 Always respect the monument 🛡️ and the quiet parkland surroundings 🌳
  • 🧥 Bring a light jacket 💨 for the fresh sea air that sweeps across the pier 🌬️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🗽 11:30 AM – Visit the Annie Moore Statue 👧 and learn her incredible story 📜
  • 🌊 12:00 PM – Enjoy a refreshing walk 🚶 along the historic Cobh Harbour ⚓
  • 🍲 1:00 PM – Stop for a delicious lunch 🍴 at one of the many nearby cafés ☕
  • 🔭 2:30 PM – Continue your sightseeing 🗺️ by heading toward the town centre 🏘️

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: 24 hours

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or early evening

Location

📌Annie Moore Statue, Cobh Harbour, County Cork, Ireland

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