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Cobh is a beautiful tourist town steeped in history. Cobh is home to Cobh Cathedral, The Titanic Museum and many wonderful Cobh businesses. 

Cobh, County Cork Ireland - Cobh, Xplore The Great Island.

Our Xplore towns Clonakilty, Killarney, and Galway City are three out of five locations shortlisted for the coveted Irish Times Best Place to Live in Ireland title.

Two other locations — Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Waterford City — were also nominated. The longlist, which was revealed on September 4th, saw 20 towns and cities in the running for the award. The winner will be announced this Saturday the 25th.

2,400 members of the public entered their favourite location into the competition over the summer. In total, 470 locations (across all 32 counties) were nominated. Earlier this month, judges selected their top 20, while the final five were revealed last weekend.

Locations were judged on the quality and availability of the following:

presence of clubs, societies and activities

We're very lucky to have so many incredible Irish towns on our Xplore network. It's no surprise that 3 of them are in the running for best place to live, and we look forward to continuing to showcase all of the wonderful things they have to offer. 

Congratulations Clonakilty, Killarney, and Galway, and best of luck to all five locations in advance of the Saturday final!

Check out this Irish Times article for more on how and why the final five have been selected.

<h3>Our Xplore towns Clonakilty, Killarney, and Galway City are three out of five locations shortlisted for the coveted Irish Times Best Place to Live in Ireland title.</h3>
<p>Two other locations — Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and Waterford City — were also nominated. The longlist, which was revealed on September 4th, saw 20 towns and cities in the running for the award. The winner will be announced this Saturday the 25th.</p>
<p>2,400 members of the public entered their favourite location into the competition over the summer. In total, 470 locations (across all 32 counties) were nominated. Earlier this month, judges selected their top 20, while the final five were revealed last weekend.</p>
<h3>What Were the Criteria?</h3>
<p>Locations were judged on the quality and availability of the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>natural amenities</li>
<li>buildings</li>
<li>community initiatives and spirit</li>
<li>presence of clubs, societies and activities</li>
<li>good local services</li>
<li>diversity and a welcome for outsiders</li>
<li>transport links</li>
<li>employment opportunities</li>
<li>the price of property and housing supply</li>
<li>cost of living</li>
<li>digital links for distance working</li>
<li>safety and security.</li>
</ul>
<p>We're very lucky to have so many incredible Irish towns on our Xplore network. It's no surprise that 3 of them are in the running for best place to live, and we look forward to continuing to showcase all of the wonderful things they have to offer.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Congratulations Clonakilty, Killarney, and Galway, and best of luck to all five locations in advance of the Saturday final!</strong></p>
<p>Check out <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/best-place-to-live-in-ireland-2021-final-five-locations-revealed-1.4673789" target="_self">this Irish Times article</a> for more on how and why the final five have been selected.</p>


3 Xplore Towns Make Shortlist for Best Place To Live in Ireland 

Ahern Family and friends Supporting Marymount  in  Memory of Niall

Well done to all involved in the Niall Ahern 24 tennis and croquet marathon challenge recently, we heard the craic on the night shift was mighty! If you would like to support the Ahern family page please visit: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11413415_ahern--family--s-page.html #thankyou

<h1><span style="color: rgb(226,80,65);"><strong>Ahern Family and friends Supporting Marymount  in  Memory of Niall</strong></span></h1>
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<h4><span style="color: rgb(85,57,130);"><strong>Eve, Ann Marie, Cian and Sarah Ahern</strong></span></h4>
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<h2><strong>Well done to all involved in the Niall Ahern 24 tennis and croquet marathon challenge recently, we heard the craic on the night shift was mighty! If you would like to support the Ahern family page please visit: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11413415_ahern--family--s-page.html #thankyou</strong></h2>


Remembering Niall

Overcoming the various obstacles presented by the global pandemic has not made the challenge of marathon running any easier.

Despite the restrictive conditions around international travel, local athlete Trevor Cummins has been making good use of his passport while ramping up preparations for September 26th when he lines up in the 47th edition of the world-renowned Berlin Marathon. 

A period of high altitude training in St Moritz, Switzerland during August provided the Ballymore Cobh AC man with the ideal platform to knock more than two minutes off his previous best when running strongly in London at last month’s Vitality Big Half.

Doubling up in distance to 42km should only see further improvement from Trevor whose current marathon best stands at 2:38:23

“I’ve been really fortunate that things have gone very much to plan over the last few months and I’m heading to Berlin with a level of fitness and preparation that I have a huge amount of belief in me.

I’m very grateful to a number of local businesses who have supported my journey so far and would like to thank them for their backing.”

Follow @trainwithtrevor across social media to keep up to date on the last leg of Trevor’s marathon preparations. 

Sponsored by Keen On Sport, Quays Bar & Restaurant, Corcorans Centra Rushbrooke, Integral Contracting, Ellens Kitchen, Bellavista Hotel, Truly Scrumptious Caterers, Pet Essentials (Carrigaline), Pat Canty Dental Surgery, Don Ryan Solicitors & Print Profile (Carrigtwohill).

<h1><span style="color: rgb(226,80,65);"><strong>Good luck to Trevor in Berlin Marathon</strong></span></h1>
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<p>Overcoming the various obstacles presented by the global pandemic has not made the challenge of marathon running any easier.</p>
<p>Despite the restrictive conditions around international travel, local athlete Trevor Cummins has been making good use of his passport while ramping up preparations for September 26th when he lines up in the 47th edition of the world-renowned Berlin Marathon.&nbsp;</p>
<p>A period of high altitude training in St Moritz, Switzerland during August provided the Ballymore Cobh AC man with the ideal platform to knock more than two minutes off his previous best when running strongly in London at last month’s Vitality Big Half.</p>
<p>Doubling up in distance to 42km should only see further improvement from Trevor whose current marathon best stands at 2:38:23</p>
<p>“I’ve been really fortunate that things have gone very much to plan over the last few months and I’m heading to Berlin with a level of fitness and preparation that I have a huge amount of belief in me.</p>
<p>I’m very grateful to a number of local businesses who have supported my journey so far and would like to thank them for their backing.”</p>
<p>Follow @trainwithtrevor across social media to keep up to date on the last leg of Trevor’s marathon preparations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sponsored by Keen On Sport, Quays Bar &amp; Restaurant, Corcorans Centra Rushbrooke, Integral Contracting, Ellens Kitchen, Bellavista Hotel, Truly Scrumptious Caterers, Pet Essentials (Carrigaline), Pat Canty Dental Surgery, Don Ryan Solicitors &amp; Print Profile (Carrigtwohill).</p>


Trevor all set for Berlin Marathon

The sun shone today and we took to the steps, streets and shores of Cobh — along with 45 million other volunteers in 180 countries around the world — to show support for World Clean-Up Day! 

There were 20 bags of litter picked including 2 bags of single-use plastic bags gathered along the shoreline at Connolly Street strand. We swept, cut back and cleaned the Burma steps from top to bottom. 

Kudos to Cork County Council for the repairs to the steps there. Good to see residents out today cutting back their foliage obstructing footpaths. Thank you to Garvey's Supervalu Cobh for their continued support of our work and the much-appreciated cuppa & creamy buns after today’s work!

<h1><span style="color: rgb(226,80,65);"><strong>Cobh Tidy Towns</strong></span></h1>
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<p>The sun shone today and we took to the steps, streets and shores of Cobh — along with 45 million other volunteers in 180 countries around the world — to show support for World Clean-Up Day!&nbsp;</p>
<p>There were 20 bags of litter picked including 2 bags of single-use plastic bags gathered along the shoreline at Connolly Street strand. We swept, cut back and cleaned the Burma steps from top to bottom.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Kudos to Cork County Council for the repairs to the steps there. Good to see residents out today cutting back their foliage obstructing footpaths. Thank you to Garvey's Supervalu Cobh for their continued support of our work and the much-appreciated cuppa &amp; creamy buns after today’s work!</p>


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