Ballyhoura Development is the Local Development Company working with and for communities throughout the Ballyhoura area of East Limerick and North Cork.
Ballyhoura Development supports communities, individuals and businesses by enabling them to design and implement services and facilities to improve the social, economic and environmental fabric of their local communities, towns and districts. We do this by delivering programmes, projects and initiatives in partnership with local communities and statutory agencies to provide a range of training, mentoring, technical, funding and development supports, all aimed at helping to develop and deliver services and facilities which meet local needs.
Details of all of the social, economic and environmental programmes, projects and initiatives which are coordinated and delivered by Ballyhoura Development are outlined below.
An Interreg North West Europe project aimed to facilitate the uptake of aquathermal heating and cooling systems by energy communities in North-West Europe. Read more
Awareness Raising Initiative for Social Enterprise carry out awareness-raising initiatives that will increase awareness of social enterprises and their potential, in line with the Awareness Raising Strategy. Read more
An integration initiative to establish English language conversation clubs led by trained local volunteers, providing migrants a supportive environment to practice English and connect with the community. Read more
A pilot project aimed to provide space for young Travellers, allowing them to explore their future aspirations while actively participating in decisions that directly affect their lives. Read more
An Independent Law and Mediation Centre provide free legal information, advice, advocacy and representation. Read more
Project focused on reaching marginalised communities, low-income households and people facing disadvantage by applying a new, innovative and holistic approach to organising services around the target group. Read more
A Community and Family Support Project - Battview Matters - based in Batt Donegan Place and Hillview Drive Estates in Charleville, supports families and children to improve their quality of life. Read more
Ballyhoura Development manages and operates Community Afterschools facilities for children of primary school age in Caherconlish and Caherline in Co Limerick, and in Mitchelstown, Co Cork. Read more
The Community Food Initiatives Programme (CFI) aims to help children and families in low-income communities to improve their eating habits, and to learn about the benefits of good nutrition. Read more
The Community Small Project Service is designed to help communities clean up neglected spaces or assist with one-off projects within their area. Read more
The Ballyhoura Community Wellbeing Project connects people with community resources and supports them to get involved in some of the activities taking place within their own communities and areas. Read more
A collaborative project, based in Kilmallock, which seeks to work with the Traveller Community to improve Health outcomes and quality of life for members of the Travelling Community in East Limerick. Read more
The Deel Spatially Targeted Buffers project supports farmers to increase the level of biodiversity on their farms. Read more
The Parish Habitats and Biodiversity (PHAB) project supports farmers to enhance biodiversity and habitats across Glenroe-Ballyorgan Parish. Read more
The Conservation Management Plan Project aimed to protect and enhance Griston Bog and its surrounding habitats. Read more
An interregional cooperation project aimed at improving Digitalisation policies by including the smart village approach. Read more
A Community and Family Support Project focused on supporting children and families in Kilmallock and surrounding areas. Read more
The LEADER Programme aims to promote growth and jobs in rural areas, develop the rural and bio-economies, digitise the rural economy, and promote social inclusion. Read more
An Erasmus+ funded collaboration research and training project that aims to increase the number of trained Community Development personnel in rural areas throughout Europe. Read more
The Local Area Employment Service (LAES) is a new service for job seekers which provides intensive employment support to help clients find suitable, sustainable employment. Read more
Services to support migrants arriving in Ireland and integrating into communities. Read more
Ballyhoura Development staff are available to offer one to one supports in outreach centres across the Ballyhoura Development area. Read more
Ballyhoura Development implements and oversees project funding, on behalf of the Fund, by working with and supporting 2 local Community Groups to implement their RRDF projects. Read more
The Walks Scheme enhances and maintains key walking trails including the National Waymarked Ways, Looped Walking Routes and Heritage Routes by providing support to landowners whose land they traverse. Read more
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) aims to supplement the income of small farmers, by providing them with opportunities for earning additional income by working in local communities. Read more
Ballyhoura Development is a champion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), find out how you or your community group can work towards them. Read more
Stimulates shared actions on Green Deal initiatives across Europe, by providing Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) tools to support the implementation of 8 EU Green Deal policy areas, at the local and regional level. Read more
SICAP - the Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme - supports marginalised and disadvantaged individuals and groups to avail of education, recreation and employment opportunities. Read more
Ballyhoura Development offers a range of governance and financial support services, training, and mentoring to social enterprises and constituted community organisations. Read more
Facilitating mentoring and funding supports for local communities to develop collaborative approaches and projects on their journey to becoming Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs). Read more
Information and resources for tourism providers, visitors and communities Read more
Supports people experiencing emotional or mental health challenges to bring about positive changes which will support them to get and retain employment. Read more
The North Cork Rural Community Health project established in 2022 works across the rural areas of North Cork and is a collaboration between the HSE, Ballyhoura Development, IRD Duhallow and Avondhu Blackwater. Read more
Programme focused on commemorating the 200 years anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers, who migrated from Munster to the Ottawa Valley and Ontario in Canada. Read more
Tús is a Community Work Placement Initiative which provides short term work placement opportunities for unemployed people in local communities, working for community and voluntary organisations. Read more
The WREN (Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network) Programme provides Training, Coaching, Mentoring and Networking supports to help female entrepreneurs to set up, develop and drive their businesses. Read more
WorkAbility aims to prepare individuals to access education, training or employment based on their interests, skills and goals. Read more
Promotes active citizenship and youth entrepreneurship by enhancing awareness and understanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. Read more
Addressing Youth Skills and Community Youth Inclusion processes to Facilitate the Next Generation of Young Community Leaders. Read more
Have a look at some of the programmes and projects which Ballyhoura Development has been involved in, but which are now finished or completed. Read more