Community Development
Click here to download an Extensive List of Autumn Courses Available in West Cork, Compiled by the Adult Guidance Service of the VEC.Macroom ‘Good Lives’ Project
The Good Lives Project is a new programme based in Macroom leading to a Level 4 FETAC Major Award in Employment Skills plus additional equestrian components. Aim: To provide learners with key employment skills or to enable them to progress … Continue reading
Care Ring Scríocht at the Top of the Rock, Pod Páirc and Walking Centre in Drimoleague
The Care Ring project is designed to counter social isolation in the predominantly rural areas of West Cork. Care Ring is a free voluntary service which provides regular telephone contact to people who live alone or in isolated circumstances. The phone … Continue reading
Museum/Heritage Centre Training Course
The West Cork Development Partnership in association with the Irish Museums Association is delighted to announce the roll out of a Museum/Heritage Centre Training Course in West Cork. This course has been devised specifically for voluntary-run projects by the Irish … Continue reading
Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund 2014
Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund 2014 The Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund is a €290,000 fund established to give local communities a welcome boost by providing grants to support their work in enterprise creation, financial education and employability initiatives throughout the Island … Continue reading
JobsPlus Employer Incentive
Employers and Jobseekers alike should be aware of the Department of Social Protection’s JobsPlus Employer Incentive scheme. New Jobs, Less Cost! The JobsPlus Incentive is a new employer incentive, which encourages and rewards employers who offer employment opportunities to the … Continue reading
Old Head Signal Tower
Congratulations to the Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower Heritage Group who have recently been awarded €364,000 from Fáilte Ireland for the restoration of the Old Head Signal Tower and recreation of the Flag-and-Ball Signalling System. This project is one of … Continue reading
Cork County Council Community Fund Scheme 2014
Cork County Council South Cork Division Applications are currently invited from interested groups / associations under the following schemes: COMMUNITY FUND SCHEME 2014 For infrastructural projects costing a minimum of €20,000 – the scheme is aimed at local organisations who … Continue reading
Great feedback for Top of the Rock Pod Pairc
Some review here for Top of the Rock Pod Pairc and Walking Centre………. http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Hotel_Review-g5970514-d5962398-Reviews-Top_of_the_Rock_Pod_Pairc_Walking_Centre-Drimoleague_County_Cork.html
National Spring Clean 2014
This April sees the 16th year of the National Spring Clean. It runs from the1st of April to the 31st of April. To register your event and to receive a free Cleanup Kit from An Taisce go to www.nationalspringclean.org or … Continue reading
Ballydehob 10k – Sunday 16th March 2014
The annual Ballydehob 10km, centred around the St Patrick’s festivities in mid March, is taking place on Sunday 16th 2014 at 11a.m in Ballydehob village. New to 2014 is a 3km run for children and for those who want to … Continue reading
