People
- Anne Elizabeth Ball (1808–1872) and Mary Ball, (born Cobh, 15 Feb 1812), sisters who were pioneering scientists motivated by curiosity who contributed to the knowledge of Irish flora and fauna. They are noted as eminent scientists in the history of phycology
- Robert Ball, (born 1 April 1802, died 1857). Brother of Anne and Mary Ball. Zoologist.
- Captain Thomas Brierley, awarded a medal for outstanding gallantry for his heroic part in the rescue of Lusitania victims.
- Patsy Donovan, US major league baseball player
- Charles Guilfoyle Doran - Fenian and Clerk of Works throughout the building of Cobh Cathedral. Lived in the town most of his life.
- Jack Doyle, boxer, actor and crooner
- Robert Forde, (1875–1959) Antarctic explorer
- Maeve Higgins, comedian
- Stephen Ireland, Aston Villa footballer
- Sonia O'Sullivan, silver medalist in the 5000 m race at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games
- Fergus O'Rourke, Zoologist was resident in Cobh while Professor at University College Cork
- Dr. James Roche Verling, personal physician to Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile in St. Helena
- Joseph Wheeler, 19th century founder of the Rushbrooke ship yard
- Roy Keane, former Manchester United footballer, started his professional career with Cobh Ramblers
- Patrick Walsh (bishop) Emeritus bishop of Down and Connor was originally from here.
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