Annie Moore was the first ever emigrant to be processed through Ellis Island. There is a similar statue on Ellis Island. From left to right: Me, Danielle, Sarah, Amanda, and Lisa
Cove, Cobh, Queenstown June 23rd 2007 Saturday continued....
Next we went to Cove (formerly known as Cobh and Queenstown). I really enjoyed Cove for a couple of reasons: 1) it was the last port of call for Titanic 2) The exhibit on the Titanic, emigrate ships, and convict ships was very well done, and 3) I found out the Coleman is an Irish surname.
First we stopped at the St. Colman Cathedral-- it is a very beautiful and well ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Cobh Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more
This travel blog is all about my 11 week trip to Europe. I leave on May 23rd and here is a rough schedule:
May 23rd Arrive in Manchester
May 23rd - June 8th Travel around England and Wales (except London)
June 9th Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
June 9th - July 7th Dublin study abroad program
July 7th Fly from Dublin to Edinburgh
July 7th - July 10th Edinburgh
July 11th-17th London
July 17th - July 22nd Paris
July 22nd - August 5th Geneva study abroad program
Augu... full info