Cobh Town Council is to host a civic reception this Sunday (August 2nd) to mark the achievement of Barry Hurley's success in the Ostar Transatlantic Race. Hurley, who became Afloat's June Sailor of the Month for his class win at the first attempt in the race will be saluted in the Council Chambers at Carrig house. Hurley, originally from Cobh but now based in Dun Laoghaire, named his 35-foot boat 'Dinah' in tribute to his Cork roots. 'Dinah' has its origins in the well known Cork harbour shanty, 'the Holy Ground '.
