Our Stories

Our Story: Fostering positive Impact

Watch: Hear from the people who are part of the CareBright community and their family members about the positive impact this Social Enterprise has had on their lives. Read more

Our Story: Getting Older Citizens Online

Watch: Supporting older people to become confident online and to use everyday apps, through Ballyhoura Development's Digital Skills for Citizens Programme. Read more

Our Story: Promoting Community Heritage

Listen: Community members from Knocklong paint a short audio picture of their community and their hopes and plans for the future of their community. Read more

Our Story: Promoting Youth Employment

Watch: Young people between 15-24 talk about their progression to education, employment and training, supported by Ballyhoura Development, through SICAP. Read more

Our Story: Reducing Rural Isolation

Watch: The Mitchelstown Social Hub, supported by Ballyhoura Development, provides a regular and vibrant social outlet for older people to meet and connect. Read more

Our Story: Supporting Families

Listen: some of the children who attend Battview Matters Homework Club in Charleville speak about some of their experiences through the Club. Read more

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Tourism Business Supports

Ballyhoura Development continues to work with and support tourism businesses, attractions and activity providers in the Ballyhoura region that are impacted by COVID-19.

Virtual Training Workshop: Public Relations for your Business

Explore and learn how to make the most of the communication tools available so that your business can stay relevant during these challenging times. Workshops (April 8th & 9th) will be delivered online via Zoom.

Identifying your Transferable Skills

The Ballyhoura Jobs Club has put together some tips and tools to help you to identify your skills and learn how they can be applied to new job opportunities.

Looking for Work?

Ballyhoura Development is still operating as usual to provide a range of supports, resources and services to job-seekers across the Ballyhoura area by phone and email. Have a look at our employment pages and see if we can help you!

Attention All Past & Current Digital Skills Learners

If you are currently enrolled in a Digital Skills course or have taken part in one in the past, you will receive some reminders and tips over the coming days to help you to stay connected.

New COVID-19 Income Support Scheme

An expansion of the National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme was announced today, and will provide enhanced financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by current events.

Jobs board

A weekly round-up of job opportunities and vacancies in the Ballyhoura area compiled by the Ballyhoura Jobs Club.

Virtual Training Workshop: Public Relations for your Business

Future-proofing local communities

The Ballyhoura Development Community Planning Initiative 2018/19 culminated, on November 23rd, in the presentation of finalised Community Socio-Economic Action Plans to 13 communities.

Covid-19: Resources & Services for Communities, Families and Individuals

Phone numbers, websites and other resources, supports and services available to communities and individuals during the Covid-19 crisis.

Annual report 2014

Ballyhoura Development Annual Report 2014

Research & publications

Research papers, publications, studies, policy papers and articles on a diverse range of aspects of Ballyhoura Development's work, delivery models and activities.

Showcasing Female Entrepreneurs

The Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network Showcase & Launch took place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on Monday 24th February, 2020, showcasing over 100 budding female entrepreneurs.

Upgrade of Ballyhoura walking trails

Ballyhoura Walking Trails received a boost this week with the allocation of almost €80,000 for upgrades and improvement of the Trails, under the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.