
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has extended congratulations to community of Castlelyons on the opening of their Community Centre which benefited from the 2014-2020 LEADER Programme. Built in 1971, Castlelyons Community Centre received substantial upgrades including insulation, improvements to disability access and health and safety upgrades, the installation of LED lighting around the stage, a sound gantry and a new meeting room. Pictured are Castlelyons Community Centre committee, Cllr. William O’Leary, Cllr. Pat Hayes, Mr. Dave Foley and Mr. Sean Hegarty representing Avondhu/Blackwater Partnership. Pic Frank Morgan.
Expressions of Interest
LEADER NORTH CORK is seeking Expressions of Interest for LEADER funding in North Cork. All potential applicants must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to submitting an application for…
Local Development Companies
These local development companies deliver LEADER in the North Cork Area. Contact the relevant company for an application.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG
The Mill, Castletownroche, Co. Cork Tel: 022 46580 www.avondhublackwater.com info@avondhublackwater.com
Ballyhoura Development CLG
Main Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick Telephone: 063 91300 www.ballyhouradevelopment.com reception@ballyhoura.org
IRD Duhallow CLG
James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Cork Telephone: 029-60633 www.irdduhallow.com duhallow@irdduhallow.com





Mitchelstown Community Centre Clg was funded €43,269.71 to develop the Indoor Climbing Wall at the community centre.

Corrin Nature Reserve located outside Fermoy was funded €37,414.88

Dromahane Community Park Group was awarded €97,370.27 to develop the community playground in Dromahane.

Mitchelstown Community Centre CLG received €189,444.15 for the development of the Sports Hall.
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