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Tourism in Cobh - together we are better

2019 was a great year for Tourism in Cobh with many accolades won and visitor
numbers building on previous years. Cobh’s hotels bucked the trend with occu-
pancy rates increasing in Cobh but falling in other Tourism hotspots in the south of
the country.

Being named one of The 25 Most Beautiful Small Towns in Europe by Condé Nast,
winning another Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Award and Cobh being named the
Best Tourism Experience in the East Cork Business and Tourism Awards show what
investment, pride in our places of work and in our town and hard work can deliver
in terms of visitor experience satisfaction.

Spike Island also scooped the Best Attraction Award at the International Travel and
Tourism Awards in London.

As the only dedicated Tourism promotion body for the town, Cobh Tourism has
played a key role in increasing visitor numbers to Cobh. A modest marketing bud-
get derived from member’s subscriptions and grant assistance from Cork County
Council was repaid ten times in terms of extensive publicity generated for our town
and our members. Our welcome, world class attractions and delightful historic town
on the shore of Cork Harbour make Cobh a great place to visit but publicity doesn’t
just happen. It was the Press Release issued by Cobh Tourism that grabbed the
headlines – not the Condé Nast accolade in itself.
Cobh Tourism would like to thank our Tourism Ambassadors, the Cobh Branch
O.N.E., St Colman’s Cathedral Carillonneur, the Commodore Choir, Cobh Confrater-
nity Band, the local clergy, speakers who are happy to act as MC’s and the Anima-
tion teams of Cobh. They are always willing participants in events organised by
Cobh Tourism and we thank them for being so giving.
We thank all Cobh Media outlets for promoting our events and everything that is
happening in Cobh. Mike Bardsley of Cobh Edition helps with technical issues on
our website www.visitcobh.com and with the design and printing of our promotional
material.
Cobh Tourism operates on a relatively small budget made up of member’s subscrip-
tions, grants, fundraising and the commitment and hard work of our volunteer
directors. The old adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is certainly true. However
together we are better. If all businesses were members of Cobh Tourism in 2020
the increased marketing spend coupled with the spectacular events planned for
our town and Harbour would draw even more visitors and benefit everyone. Email
cobhtourism@gmail.com for details.
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St’Joseph’s National School Junior Infant Enrolment for
September 2020
The closing date for receipt of applications is February 17th 2020. Application forms
are available to download from www.stjosephsnscobh.com or call to the school. A
copy of the birth certificate is required. If you have already sent in an application
please check with the school in case there are items missing.