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Aud Anchor

See the Aud Anchor from 1916

The anchor from the Aud gun-running ship recently went on display at Cobh Heritage Centre as part of the 1916 commemorative events. The Aud was sent by Germany with 20,000 rifles and a million rounds of ammunition to assist the 1916 insurgents but was intercepted by the Royal Navy in Tralee Bay.

Its captain, Karl Spindler, decided to scuttle the ship in Cork Harbour while it was being escorted to Cobh, then Queenstown.

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A historical anchor displayed indoors against a brick wall, accompanied by informative posters and roped off for protection. the anchor is black, robust, and features a detailed rope design.
A woman educator talks to a family inside a museum with historical displays, including a large titanic illustration and an irish flag.
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Wonderful surprise. Learned so much
Wonderful surprise. Learned so much
★★★★★
Cheryl M
A wonderful way to learn more about Irish emigration (including forced!) and to learn how this little town was once vital to cruise lines and mail delivery. I’ve heard a lot about the Titanic and Luisitania, but I learned new things at this museum.
Great place to visit
Great place to visit
★★★★★
Debbie D
Fascinating emigration history!!! History of Ireland which taught us so much! Gave us a great overall perspective and staff could not have been nicer!
Wonderful surprise. Learned so much
Wonderful surprise. Learned so much
★★★★★
Cheryl M
A wonderful way to learn more about Irish emigration (including forced!) and to learn how this little town was once vital to cruise lines and mail delivery. I’ve heard a lot about the Titanic and Luisitania, but I learned new things at this museum.
Beautiful museum
Beautiful museum
★★★★★
Carol S
I’m glad we stopped in while in port with a cruise. Very nice museum that covers the full history of Irish emigration. It keeps your attention because it’s on a more personal level. You meet real people and hear real stories.

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A series of colorful irish tourism logos, including fáilte ireland, discover ireland, ireland's ancient east, and iava, concluding with a round emblem for ring of cork.

This is a self-guided tour but we have audio units available in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Irish and Mandarin. 

Green banner with white text saying "audio sets available in various languages," accompanied by a white headphone icon on the right.
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OPENING TIMES:

CHRISTMAS OPENING
December 24th
Kilkenny Cafe & Gift Shop – Open
Exhibition – Closed
December 25th
Exhibition & Kilkenny Group – Closed
December 28th – December 30th
Exhibition & Kilkenny Group – Open
December 31st – January 1st
Exhibition & Kilkenny Group – Closed

We re-open for the 2025 Season on the 2nd of January.

WINTER SEASON
MID OCTOBER TO MID APRIL
9.30 A.M. TO 5 P.M. (LAST ENTRY 4 P.M.)

SUMMER SEASON
MID APRIL TO MID OCTOBER
9.30 A.M TO 6 P.M (LAST ENTRY 5 P.M.

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Cobh Heritage Centre
Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Phone: 00 353 (21) 481 3591
Email: [email protected]

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