Ballyhoura Development's Healthcare Opportunities for Women (HCOW) Programme won the Special Recognition Award for an ESF Programme at the recent AONTAS Star Awards for Adult Learning. Read more
Ballyhoura Development has launched its new website which aims to provide communities across the Ballyhoura area with easier access to valuable resources, information, ideas and inspiration! Read more
Funding of €190,000 is being made available to farmers, food producers and tourism providers to develop their products and services, through the Rural Innovation and Development Fund. Read more
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. Read more
The Mitchelstown Social Club kept its community members engaged during the Covid-19 lockdown and highlighted the importance of continuing services at a time of great need. Read more
The District Forum provides a space for communities of the Ballyhoura area to come together to discuss funding opportunities, issues and challenges surrounding community. Read more
An EU Conference has this week recognised the important contribution of community-led local development and social enterprises activity across the Ballyhoura area. Read more
Ballyhoura Development is proud to be one of the founding members of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) and part of a new movement to support the Social Enterprise sector in Ireland. Read more
Ballyhoura Development has been officially recognised by the Mayor of Co Cork, Cllr Ian Doyle, for its positive contribution and support to local communities throughout the Covid 19 crisis. Read more
Ballyhoura Country launched its new tourism website on Thursday 7th May via Facebook Live Stream, and it was a very positive morning for the region and local tourism sector. Read more
Ballyhoura Country has just launched its new tourism website - VisitBallyhoura.com! In spite of the challenging times facing the tourism industry, there has never been a better time to...Visit Ballyhoura! Read more
Food businesses in the Ballyhoura region are adapting and diversifying quickly to find new ways to connect with customers during the current crisis. Read more
Ballyhoura Development, in association with the communities of Kilfinane and Ardpatrick, has developed a newsletter for the residents of Kilfinane, Ardpatrick and surrounding communities, with info on Covid-19 supports. Read more
Ballyhoura Development, in association with the community of Hospital, has developed a newsletter for the residents of Hospital and surrounding communities, with info on Covid-19 supports. Read more
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. Read more
Ballyhoura Development is supporting implementation of the Action Plan to Support Community Response to COVID-19 in Ireland, and offers a forum for seeking Volunteers on its website. Read more
As the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitchelstown Youth Group have produced a song to raise awareness of the importance of community spirit in these unprecedented times. Read more
Phone numbers, websites and other resources, supports and services available to communities and individuals during the Covid-19 crisis. Read more
Is your town age-friendly? Does it provide services and facilities which are accessible to older people and which will enable them to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible? Read more
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. Read more
Ballyhoura Development will be distributing 400 native broadleaf trees, donated by Coillte, to Community Groups during National Tree Week 2020, March 21st to 26th. Postponed due to Covid-19 Read more
Heritage project (March to May 2020), providing training opportunities for community members interested in recording their historic graveyards and the stories associated with them. Read more
Ballyhoura Development's Ability Programme and Healthcare Opportunities for Women Programme have both been shortlisted for a prestigious AONTAS STAR Award for adult learning. Read more
Ballyhoura Development welcomes the latest CSO statistics, released in December 2019, which show a significant decrease in the number of people unemployed or under-employed nationwide. Read more
The allocation of Community Services Programme funding to the Carebright Community in Bruff will support hiring additional employees in this innovative social enterprise. Read more