THE WEST VIEW IN COBH IS HOME TO THE DECK OF CARDS AND A 1916 MEMORIAL
When I visited Cobh in 2016 I used a Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS which performed very well but it is too bulky and heavy for travel photography. Unfortunately, I use it infrequently.
Cobh's Garden of Remembrance at West View Established in 2016
The Garden of Remembrance at West View in Cobh, where the annual Easter 1916 Commemoration is held, was created and dedicated on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The development of the garden and the unveiling of a new monument were central to the Cobh 1916 Commemoration Committee's events to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.
The monument, created by Cork sculptor Mick Wilkins, is dedicated to the seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. The dedication ceremony was a significant event in Cobh's centenary commemorations, involving a wreath-laying, the reading of the Proclamation, and performances by local choirs.
While the formal Garden of Remembrance was established in 2016, the location at West View has long been a public space. It is situated opposite the iconic row of colourful houses known as the "Deck of Cards," which date back to circa 1850. This area includes a small public park, often referred to as "West View Park," which has been a grassy, open space for residents and visitors. Therefore, while the memorial garden itself is a relatively recent addition, the site has been accessible to the public for a considerable time.
Cobh's Garden of Remembrance at West View Established in 2016
The Garden of Remembrance at West View in Cobh, where the annual Easter 1916 Commemoration is held, was created and dedicated on Sunday, April 24, 2016. The development of the garden and the unveiling of a new monument were central to the Cobh 1916 Commemoration Committee's events to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising.
The monument, created by Cork sculptor Mick Wilkins, is dedicated to the seven signatories of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. The dedication ceremony was a significant event in Cobh's centenary commemorations, involving a wreath-laying, the reading of the Proclamation, and performances by local choirs.
While the formal Garden of Remembrance was established in 2016, the location at West View has long been a public space. It is situated opposite the iconic row of colourful houses known as the "Deck of Cards," which date back to circa 1850. This area includes a small public park, often referred to as "West View Park," which has been a grassy, open space for residents and visitors. Therefore, while the memorial garden itself is a relatively recent addition, the site has been accessible to the public for a considerable time.