Cloughjordan is one of only 5 villages to make the shortlist of 'Best place to live in Ireland', a competition run by the Irish Times with entrants from 563 seperate places across the country.

All 25 are being visited by a team of researchers before a shortlist is announced on Monday, June 18th. The winner will be announced the following Monday, June 25th.

Here's what one contibutor from Cloughjordan, Katrina Bouchier, had to say.....


"I moved to Cloughjordan in November 2010 from Dublin and was immediately taken by the vibrancy and warmth of the community, those who had been born into this north Tipperary oasis, and those who chose it as the location of the dynamic ecovillage.

"After visiting in 2006 I thought north tipperary people were the nicest and friendliest in Ireland. Now I know that they are. Cloughjordan has it all: fantastic countryside, vibrant arts and cultural pursuits and a marvellous community."