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The Forgotten Migration

The Forgotten Migration

Chris Nikkel follows the story of a forgotten Irish migration to Canada through folk music passed down orally, and a special bicentennial commemoration. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2026

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Stories: Libraries for Literacy Project

Watch: Stories from the Libraries for Literacy project, highlighting the vital role libraries play in empowering communities and improving literacy throughout the region. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The EU as a Catalyst for Change: Ballyhoura Development’s Support for the Ukrainian Community

Watch & Listen: How EU-supported programmes empower local organisations to respond to emerging needs and support the integration of newly arrived Ukrainians in the Ballyhoura region. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

United in Europe: Strengthening Communities in Rural Ireland

Watch & Listen: With open borders, shared values, and EU support 🇪🇺, new arrivals are bringing fresh energy to rural Ireland — helping communities grow stronger, and more connected. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing

Watch & Listen: How Ballyhoura Development, with EU support, works with partners across the Ballyhoura region to promote mental health and wellbeing, creating communities where everyone feels seen, supported, and included. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Rebuilding Futures in Ballyhoura: Supporting Ukrainian Entrepreneurs

Watch & Listen: How Ballyhoura Development, with EU support, is helping Ukrainian entrepreneurs turn ideas into opportunity — creating a stronger, more connected Ireland in the heart of Europe. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Updated: 24th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Finding Your Voice: Ballyhoura English Conversation Clubs

Watch & Listen: How Ballyhoura Development, with EU support, is helping new arrivals find their voices, build confidence, and connect with their communities through our English Conversation Clubs. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Inner Dialogue – A Powerful Reflection on Mental Health and Connection

Watch & Listen: Inner Dialogue — a powerful and thought-provoking animation that explores mental health, vulnerability, and connection through art. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

The Ireland–Canada Homecoming 2025 – 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers

Watch: From Ballyhoura to Canada – a moving celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers, reconnecting Irish and Canadian communities through heritage, music, and shared history. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Updated: 19th November, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Ballyhoura Community ReImagined: Inspiring Stories of Ballyhoura Social Enterprises

Watch the full video of the Ballyhoura Community ReImagined series, profiling the unique and inspiring social enterprises that are driving positive change across the Ballyhoura region. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Ballyhoura Biodiversity: Empowering Communities to Rediscover Nature

Watch and Listen: Ballyhoura Development helping communities to rediscover nature on their doorstep, empowering people to take small, practical steps that make a big difference for biodiversity, sustainability, and local wellbeing. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Creating Pathways to Employment

Watch: SICAP Case study for Charleville and Mitchelstown focused on creating Pathways to employment and professional qualifications. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2025

Updated: 16th October, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Wreath Laying in Cobh Marks 200 Years Since Peter Robinson Emigration

Watch: Highlights from a moving wreath-laying ceremony on May 9th, 2025, marking the 200th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settler Emigration Scheme. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Building The Capacity Of Young People For Active Participation in Society

Watch: How young people are empowered for active participation in society. Read more

Published: 18th December, 2024

Updated: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Watch & Listen: Charleville & Mitchelstown “ARISE Project”

Case study for SICAP Charleville and Mitchelstown focused on the support given to Social Enterprises across the lot in the context of the ARISE project. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2024

Updated: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Watch & Listen: The North Cork Rural Community Health Project

Strengthening Rural Health: Partnerships for Positive Health Outcomes for Rural Communities across North Cork. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2024

Updated: 20th May, 2025

Author: Jana Mannion

Watch & Listen: European Citizens

Thinking in a European mindset can break the disconnect that young people can feel about being able to bring about change locally. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2024

Updated: 6th December, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Watch & Listen: Youth Inclusion

Creativity and collaboration can be keys that unlock young people's engagement within their community and in society. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2024

Updated: 6th December, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Watch & Listen: Thinking in a European Mindset

Thinking in a European Mindset and the changes that can be brought about when young people from across Europe identify shared problems and learn from each other on how to bring about change locally. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2024

Updated: 21st November, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: The North Cork Rural Community Health Project

Watch: The story of the North Cork Rural Community Health Project and its positive impact on Rural Communities in North Cork. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Updated: 8th February, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Social Enterprises in the Ballyhoura Region (ARISE Project)

Watch: The story of Social Enterprises in the Ballyhoura area as part of the ARISE Project and its positive impact on Rural Communities in East Limerick. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

Ballyhoura Community ReImagined

Ballyhoura Community ReImagined

Watch & listen to the Ballyhoura Community ReImagined series profiling the unique and inspiring social enterprises from across the Ballyhoura region. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Glenbrohane Local Hub

Watch: The story of Glenbrohane Local Hub, who received capacity building support from Ballyhoura Development to develop into a centre for community activity and a social outlet for its members. Read more

Published: 31st December, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Ballyhoura Food Programme

Watch: The story of the Ballyhoura Development Food programme and the positive impact on children and families supported at a time of crisis. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

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. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Ciara Shorley

Our Story: Kildorrery Community Development Association

Listen: The story of Kildorrery Community Development Assocation who received capacity building supports from Ballyhoura Development to develop a sustainable model of local community development. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Doon Social Farm

Watch: The story of BRS - Doon Social Farm who received capacity building supports from Ballyhoura Development to develop a sustainable social enterprise who deliver educational and social programmes in East Limerick. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

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. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Ciara Shorley

Our Story: Promoting Social Inclusion

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. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Ciara Shorley

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. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Ciara Shorley

Our Stories: LEADER Projects

Our Stories: LEADER Projects

Read: about some of the projects which have been funded and supported by Ballyhoura Development, through LEADER. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2021

Updated: 16th July, 2024

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Stories: Women's Rural Entrepreneurship Network

Our Stories: Women's Rural Entrepreneurship Network

Read: about some of the amazing female entrepreneurs and their budding businesses: Read more

Published: 1st March, 2021

Updated: 30th August, 2021

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Stories: Healthcare Opportunities for Women

Our Stories: Healthcare Opportunities for Women

Read: Our participants have shared their stories of how the Healthcare Opportunities for Women programme has helped them to date. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 30th August, 2021

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Ability Programme Reflections - Siobháin Steele

Our Story: Ability Programme Reflections - Siobháin Steele

Watch: Siobhain Steele talks about her experience as a Work Placement Employer for Ballyhoura Development's Ability Programme. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Dylan Dawson

Our Story: Supporting Families

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. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Ciara Shorley

Our Story: Mitchelstown Social Hub

Listen: Members of Mitchelstown Social Hub, supported by Ballyhoura Development, discuss their journey of establishing the hub and building the capacity of their volunteer leaders who provide critical support to the community. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2022

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Social Enterprise in Action

Watch: A profile of some of the vibrant social enterprises in the Ballyhoura area, compiled as part of the RurAction Project Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2021

Updated: 12th November, 2021

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: A year in the Life of Healthcare Opportunities for Women

Watch: A Year in a life of Healthcare Opportunities for Women Programme provides a powerful snapshot of what the programme is about. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Jana Mannion

Our Story: Ability Programme - Film Making

Our Story: Ability Programme - Film Making

Watch: In this video, participants of the Ability Programme share their experiences of exploring film making and collecting money for charity. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Dylan Dawson

Our Story: Ability Programme Reflections - Diarmuid McIntyre

Our Story: Ability Programme Reflections - Diarmuid McIntyre

Watch: Diarmuid McIntyre from Grey Heron Media talks about his experience as a Work Placement Employer for Ballyhoura Development's Ability Programme. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Dylan Dawson

Our Story: Fostering positive Impact

Watch: Hear from the people who are part of the CareBright community and their family members about the positive impact this Social Enterprise has had on their lives. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Ciara Shorley

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. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Ciara Shorley

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. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2023

Author: Ciara Shorley

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Latest

  • Employment Essentials Programme

    Employment Essentials Programme

    Free workshop on CVs, interviews, schemes & more to kickstart your career.

  • Ballyhoura Development Welcomes New SOILCRATES Pilot Projects Supporting Soil Health Across County Limerick

    Ballyhoura Development Welcomes New SOILCRATES Pilot Projects Supporting Soil Health Across County Limerick

    County Limerick farmers, communities and organisations are helping to develop practical solutions for healthier soils, biodiversity and sustainable farming through the SOILCRATES project.

  • Annual Report 2025

    Annual Report 2025

  • Cork County Walking Trails Maintenance Grant 2026

    Cork County Walking Trails Maintenance Grant 2026

    This fund aims to support maintenance and upkeep of walking trails, located in County Cork, that contribute to outdoor recreation and tourism in County Cork. The grant focuses on supporting constituted, not-for-profit community groups and organisations in preserving and improving valuable outdoor amenities for both visitors and residents. Eligible projects require a minimum total eligible expenditure of €3,000.

    Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 12th June 2026

Most read

  • Jobs Board

    Jobs Board

    A weekly round-up of job opportunities and vacancies in the Ballyhoura area compiled by the Local Area Employment Service.

  • Contact Us

    Contact details for Ballyhoura Development offices.

  • The Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

    The Ireland Canada Homecoming 2025

  • Local Area Employment Service

    Local Area Employment Service

    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.

  • Ballyhoura Development Funding

    Ballyhoura Development Funding

    Information on funding available to communities and through Ballyhoura Development

  • Apply for LEADER Programme Funding

    Apply for LEADER Programme Funding

    Find out more about the LEADER application process and access relevant forms.

  • LEADER Programme 2023-2027

    LEADER Programme 2023-2027

  • Online Job Interviews - Hints & Tips

    Online Job Interviews - Hints & Tips

    Online job interviews are becoming increasingly common. The Ballyhoura Jobs Club are here to help you to make your Zoom or Skype interview a success.

  • Community Law and Mediation Service

    Community Law and Mediation Service

    An Independent Law and Mediation Centre provide free legal information, advice, advocacy and representation.

  • Research & Publications

    Research papers, publications, studies, policy papers and articles on a diverse range of aspects of Ballyhoura Development's work, delivery models and activities.

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