One of a number of recordings made for ‘The Cove of Cork’, a feature by Norris Davidson, broadcast 13 December 1953.

Sound of bells [possibly St. Colman's Cathedral, Cobh]

Mr Cogan speaks about emigrating from Cobh (Queenstown) at the age of 16.

Sound of noises on the promenade in Cobh.

‘The Cove of Cork’, a feature programme based on historical research and on-the-spot recordings, combined to make a picture of the growth and development of Cobh.

Feature produced by John Stephenson, with a musical score composed by Eamon O Gallchobhair and performed by the Radio Eireann Light Orchestra.

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