Community

Ballyhoura Tidy Towns Network

Information and resources for new and existing Tidy Towns Groups Read more

Community Education & Training

Education, training, short courses, long courses Read more

Community Funding Options

Funding streams for community-led projects Read more

Community Inclusion Toolkit

Help your Community Group to attract more volunteers by being as inclusive as possible Read more

Community Networking

Talking, Learning, Networking, Meeting with other communities Read more

Community-led Participative Planning

Support to develop and implement a social, economic and environmental Plan Read more

Environmentally Friendly Communities

Projects, initiatives and resources that support community sustainability Read more

Tourism in Ballyhoura Country

Information and resources for tourism providers, visitors and communities Read more

Volunteering in your Community

For would-be volunteers and communities seeking volunteers Read more

Latest

Digital Skills Instructional Videos

Mobile IT Tutors who delivered Digital Skills for Citizens Training to thousands of individuals across the Ballyhoura Area have created easy to follow instructional videos on a range of useful Digital Skills.

Safely Reopening your Community Facility

Ballyhoura Development is offering a range of services to community facilities and services to support safe reopening, as part of Ireland's phased easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Mid West Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Services Online Series

A series of wellness online sessions for people suffering from isolation, mental ill health, anxiety or depression.

Ballyhoura Development celebrates Cork Volunteer Week

A celebration of Ballyhoura volunteers and acknowledgement of the importance of community volunteerism in the region.

Ballyhoura Afterschool Attendees Keep Busy at Home

Staff at Ballyhoura Development Afterschool Services continue to support children and families who use the service.

Updated Supports for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

On May 18th 2020, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published updated details of supports available to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Available to download here.

Workshop: Letter of Application & CV Preparation

This workshop is aimed at women who are seeking to return to work during the current COVID crisis & beyond. It is the first workshop in a series of three training webinars being offered as part of the Career Opportunities for Women Programme.

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.

May 2020 Ballyhoura District Forum

A network and information event for communities across the Ballyhoura Development area.

Mid West Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Services Online Series

A series of wellness online sessions for people suffering from isolation, mental ill health, anxiety or depression.

Project Planning for Community Groups beyond Covid 19

Online training workshops aimed at advancing understanding of project planning and crisis management. Delivered through two webinars at 7pm on April 29th and 30th.

Crafting Successful Grant Applications

Online training workshops aimed at advancing understanding of how to craft a successful grant application. Delivered through two webinars at 7pm on May 6th and 7th.

Ballyhoura Community Heritage Training Project - Story Collection

A Community Heritage Training project providing up-skilling and training for members of local community groups interested in recording their historic graveyards and the stories associated with them.