The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins officially opened the St. Mary’s GAAClub new walkway over the weekend. The project was a collaborative approach by both St. Mary’s GAA Club and BallineenEnniskeane Development Association in the true spirit of community engagement in line withthe motto Ní neart go cur le Chéile – There is no strength without Unity. The Club received LEADER funding of €26,000 towards the …

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has extended congratulations to communities in Castlelyons and Whiddy Island on the opening of their Community Centres which benefited from the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme. A grant of €243,951k was allocated to Whiddy Island Development Association for the construction of a new Community Centre on the island. The new facility consists of a multipurpose hall, toilets, showers, kitchenette and a community …

The LEADER programme, co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, is an initiative supporting rural development projects at local level to revitalise rural areas and create jobs.  With total funding of €13.93 million allocated to Cork County by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the programme, delivered by six Local Development Companies working in partnership with Cork County Council, has supported a total of 249 projects across …

Shout Out to Food Companies in South and West Cork to Avail of LEADER Funding Opportunity A number of food producers in West and South Cork have benefited from a LEADER initiative that provides up to €200,000 in funding for artisan food companies and food start-ups.  Managed by SECAD and supported by Cork County Council, the programme has invested €300,000 this year in six Cork companies, and SECAD is shouting …