Research & publications

Research, publications, studies, policy papers and articles relating to Ballyhoura Development's work, activities and operations over the years; to communities or target groups which are supported through Ballyhoura Development projects and programmes; and collaborative research supported by Ballyhoura Development and other partners.

Rural social enterprises in Europe: A systematic literature review

Mara Van Twuijver, Lucas Olmedo, Dr. Mary O'Shaughnessy, Thia Hennessy, 2020

Local Economy, The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, Vol 35, Issue 2, 2020

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East Limerick Traveller Health - Baseline Needs Assessment 2019

Ballyhoura Development & HSE Traveller Health Unit, 2019

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Social Enterprises and Social Innovations in Structurally Weak Rural Regions: Impressions from the EU-funded Project, RurAction

RurAction Project Consortium, January 2020

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Baseline Study & Needs Analysis of Young People Aged 10 - 18 in Rural County Limerick

Limerick Youth Service, 2019

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River Maigue Catchment Riparian Habitats Study

Wetland Surveys Ireland, 2019

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Community-Based Social Enterprises Fostering Inclusive Development in Peripheral European Rural Areas - UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy

Lucas Olmedo, Mara Van Twuijver, Dr. Mary O'Shaughnessy - University College Cork, 2019

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River Maigue Catchment Instream Biodiversity: Crayfish and Otters 2018

Wetland Surveys Ireland, 2018

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Policy Brief: Social Entrepreneurship as Driver of Change in Marginalised Rural Europe

RurInno Project, 2017

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Ballyhoura Country Story 1989 - 2015: The Ballyhoura Model of Community Based Local Development

Dr. Pat O'Hara & Dr. Mary O'Shaughnessy, 2015

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Ballyhoura Country 2020 - The Way Forward

Tourism Development International, 2014

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Assessing the innovative role of Ballyhoura Development within a regional context

Mrs Jillian Robinson & Dr Noelle O'Connor, Limerick Institute of Technology, 2014

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Best practices in community development

OECD LEED Programme

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Latest

Job Application & Interview Workshops

Ballyhoura Jobs Club are hosting a series of 3 workshops over 3 days to help you to prepare for an online or telephone interview and to job search effectively online.
Rural Social Scheme Vacancies
Webinar: Plant Propagation Skills

This online workshop with Wildway Design will teach you some of the skills needed to grow your own bedding plants and propagate your own perennials.
Kickstart your Future - 5 Day Workshop

A series of five 1 hour online training workshops, presented by Ballyhoura Jobs Club, to assist unemployed people with all aspects of job hunting.

Annual reports

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.
Virtual Interviews & Online Job Applications Workshops

Two online training workshops, presented by Ballyhoura Jobs Club, specifically geared toward unemployed people to provide assistance with preparing for a virtual interview and for job searching effectively online.
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.
Making the Most of Your Business Presentations

These two online training workshops will be delivered over two days and are aimed at businesses wishing to target new markets and new customers online as we move into the reopening phase across business sectors.
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.