East Ferry Marina

Marina information

The marina is to be found on the east side of Great Island which is the largest and most central of three islands in Cork harbour.The marina is somewhat remote, however it is in a most tranquil setting. Facilities at the pontoon berth marina are limited with the exception of a local pub in Marlogue. Cobh is the nearest town which is five miles west and offers many amenities and attractions.
The marina is secluded and tucked away up East Passage to the east of Cobh and north of Gold Point. Facilities are adequate; note that electricity is free and the local pub at Marlogue has good food.

Visit Cobh

The nearby town of Cobh clings along the water's edge and is bordered by steep hillsides.The charming town has a combination of history and architecture. St. Colman's Cathedral is a dominant landmark towering above the town with views from the ramparts of Cork Harbour, one of the largest enclosed natural harbours in the world.
The seaside town has the ambiance of the Victorian by-gone era that can be seen in colourful buildings and displayed in the promenade park.The rich maritime heritage of trans-Atlantic liners calling to Cobh (formerly Queenstown) then a port of call for the Titanic, the sinking of the Lusitania off the Old Head of Kinsale and mass emigration during the Irish famine, is dramatically displayed in the town's heritage centre.
Great Island is connected to the mainland by road-bridge to the north and connects onto the main road from the east to Cork city, a railway service runs from Cobh, and a car ferry service operates on the west side linking the other side of Cork Harbour.

Info on the region

Tourist Information

Tel: (021) 4813301
East Cork Tourism, Midleton Tel: (0818) 3000
www.eastcorktourism.com

Activity and Leisure

Angling charter boats are available out of Cobh, and the speciality is in shark, bottom and wreck fishing.
Rushbrook Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Cobh Tel: (021) 4811451

Walking:
There are woodland walks at Marlogue, at the southeastern edge of Great Island.The area was owned by the Anglo- Norman family of Walters until the 1600's and the present-day wood was planted in the 1800's

Golfing:
Cobh Tel: (021) 4812399
Fota Island Golf Club, Carrigtwohill Tel: (021) 4883710
Harbour Point Tel: (021) 4353094
Cork Tel: (021) 4353451

Parks / Facilities for children:
Fota Wildlife Park, Great Island. Tel: (021) 4812678
www.fotawildlife.ie
Trabolgan Holiday Village,Trabolgan Tel: (021) 46611551

Beaches:
the nearby local beach at Marlogue, Great Island, is accessible at Belvelly bridge, follow the signposts for Marlogue through the wood

Heritage, Castles & Museums:
Cobh Museum Tel: (021) 4814204
St. Coleman's Cathedral: magnificent Gothic Cathedral towering above Cobh
The Old Midleton Distillery, Midleton, Co. Cork. Guided tours. Tel: (021) 4613594
The Queenstown Story, Cobh Heritage Centre Tel: (021) 4813591
www.cobhheritage.com
Titanic Walking Trail, Cobh. Mob: 087 2767218
www.titanic-trail.com

Houses, Parks & Gardens:
Ballymaloe House & Cookery School Gardens, Shanagarry. Tel: (021) 4646785
Beechwood, Glanmire. Tel: (021) 4884489
Cedar Lodge, Midleton. Tel: (021) 4613379
Fota House & Gardens. Regency house and arboretum. Tel: (021) 4815543

Culture & Entertainment:
Sirius Arts Centre: located in the old premises of Royal Cork Y.C. Tel: (021) 4813790

Events & Festivals:
April - Titanic Commemorative Weekend
May-Annual Lusitania Memorial Day
June - Maritime Festival, Sirius Arts Centre
July - Cobh (Cove) Sailing Club races; Ballymore Festival, village near East Ferry
Aug - Cobh Peoples Regatta
International Folk Dance Festival

Address

East Ferry Marina
(Marlogue Inn)
Cobh
T • 00 353 (0) 21 4811342/4813390
F • 00 353 (0) 21 4811342