Our Story: Fostering positive Impact

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Ballyhoura Development celebrates Cork Volunteer Week

A celebration of Ballyhoura volunteers and acknowledgement of the importance of community volunteerism in the region.
Workshop: Stop the Spread (basic principles of Infection Prevention & Control)

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

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

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.
Our Story: Promoting Social Inclusion

Watch: People from 2 communities recount the process and their experience of working with Ballyhoura Development to develop the Community Inclusion Toolkit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Story: Supporting Social Enterprise

Watch: CareBright staff discuss the structure of CareBright Community in Bruff, Co. Limerick, a social enterprise supported by Ballyhoura Development.

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.
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.
New! Kilfinane & Ardpatrick Community Newsletter

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.