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Economy of Cobh


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Haulbowline Island which faces Cobh town is the headquarters of the Irish Naval Service, formerly a British naval base.

Cobh was home to Ireland's only steelworks, the former state-owned Irish Steel works which was closed by its buyer, Ispat International, in 2001. There is a controversy over the slag heap on the steelworks, where there are concerns that it may be leaching into the harbour.

Tourism is a large employer in Cobh. Large cruise liners visit Cobh each year, mainly during the

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