Ballyhoura Development CLG

Ballyhoura Development CLG Ballyhoura Development CLG is a community led Local Development Company. Established in 1989, we su Our Values: Inclusion - Integrity - Innovation

Ballyhoura Development is a community-led Local Development Company, and a registered charity, which works with communities, families, individuals and businesses in the Ballyhoura region of East Limerick and North Cork. The company has successfully managed, coordinated and implemented a wide range of national and European projects and programmes since its establishment in 1989, and currently deliv

ers over 30 programmes, focussing on three key aims of:

Community Development
Economic Development
Environmental Development

Partnership and participation are the guiding principles of Ballyhoura Development's work and activities, and a bottom-up approach is central to all of the organisation's programme delivery. Our Vision: An area with empowered, inclusive communities, and a diversified economy. Our Mission: To work in partnership to develop empowered and inclusive communities that inspire and embrace new opportunities, drive positive sustainable social, environmental and economic change, and reduce inequalities, thereby making the Ballyhoura area an attractive location in which to live, do business, and visit.

🎨Family Arts & Crafts Workshop in Kilmallock 🌞Looking for a fun and creative summer activity for little ones?Join us for...
03/06/2026

🎨Family Arts & Crafts Workshop in Kilmallock 🌞

Looking for a fun and creative summer activity for little ones?

Join us for a complimentary Family Arts & Crafts Workshop this July at Kilmallock Library, where parents and children can enjoy a morning of creativity, colour, and summer-themed crafting together.

Hosted by Creative Minds, this hands-on workshop is designed for children aged 4–7 years and their parents or guardians. It's a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together, spark imagination, and create a special summer art project to take home.

📅 Tuesday, 7th July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Kilmallock Library

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for children aged 4–7 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

🎟️ Places are limited and advance registration is required.

👉 Register here: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/family-art-workshop

🐝🌼 Have Your Say – PolliConnect Survey Now Open 🌼🐝Ballyhoura Development is inviting people across the Ballyhoura area t...
29/05/2026

🐝🌼 Have Your Say – PolliConnect Survey Now Open 🌼🐝

Ballyhoura Development is inviting people across the Ballyhoura area to take part in the PolliConnect Survey.

If you have an interest in biodiversity, habitats, land management or pollinators, we would love to hear your views.

The survey explores:
🌱 Habitat and grass-cutting management
🐝 Wild pollinators and biodiversity
🌾 Landscape connections and nature restoration
🌍 Practical actions that support healthy ecosystems

Your feedback will help shape future PolliConnect activities in the Ballyhoura area and contribute to shared learning across the Interreg NWE PolliConnect project.

By taking part, you will:
✔ Help inform local Living Lab actions
✔ Support pollinator conservation and biodiversity
✔ Contribute to practical habitat management solutions

📝 The survey is anonymous and takes just a few minutes to complete.

👉 Take the survey here: t.ly/Np_GR
👉 Learn more about PolliConnect: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/polliconnect

🎉 Community Connections: Launch of the Kilmallock Community Sports Hub 🎉Join us for a fun, welcoming community event as ...
29/05/2026

🎉 Community Connections: Launch of the Kilmallock Community Sports Hub 🎉

Join us for a fun, welcoming community event as we officially launch the Kilmallock Community Sports Hub!

Come along to discover local activities, supports and opportunities available in your area while connecting with community groups, organisations and services.

🌟 On the day:
✔️ Taster physical activities
✔️ Meet local groups and organisations
✔️ Healthy eating demonstrations
✔️ Free recipe and ingredient packs
✔️ Information on local supports, training and wellbeing initiatives

📅 Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Venue: People's Hall, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

This free event is open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

👉 Register today: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/community-connections-launch-of-the-kilmallock-community-sports-hub

😴✨ Sleep Well, Live Well – Free Community Workshop ✨😴We are delighted to host Sleep Well, Live Well, an engaging and inf...
26/05/2026

😴✨ Sleep Well, Live Well – Free Community Workshop ✨😴

We are delighted to host Sleep Well, Live Well, an engaging and informative workshop facilitated by Róisín Fouhy as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting community health and wellbeing.

Quality sleep is one of the foundations of good health. This supportive and interactive session will help participants better understand sleep, develop practical strategies, and build sustainable habits that support both physical and mental wellbeing.

Through small, achievable changes, participants will gain tools and insights that can lead to meaningful improvements in everyday life.

💤 Why Sleep Matters:
• Improved energy levels and immune function
• Support for stress management and emotional wellbeing
• Better concentration, motivation and productivity
• Greater ability to engage in work, family and community life

📍 Venue: Mitchelstown Library
📅 Date: Tuesday, 16th June 2026
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
💚 Cost: Free

⚠️ Advance registration is required.
👉 Register here: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/sleep-well-live-well

Join us online for a CITICESS Masterclass sharing learning and emerging findings from the Ballyhoura Breakthrough Pilot ...
25/05/2026

Join us online for a CITICESS Masterclass sharing learning and emerging findings from the Ballyhoura Breakthrough Pilot currently taking place in North Side Estates, Charleville.

This session will explore:
✔️ Key pilot findings
✔️ Reflections from implementation
✔️ A video case study
✔️ Policy and service delivery learning
✔️ Knowledge exchange across partners

📅 25th June 2026
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am (Irish Time)
💻 Online via Zoom

Open to CITICESS partners, practitioners, policy makers, community and voluntary stakeholders.

👉 Register here - link in Bio (events)

🌿 Reconnect with Nature at Kildorrery Community Garden 🌿Join us for Weeds & Wild Plants: A Nature Connection Walk on Thu...
24/05/2026

🌿 Reconnect with Nature at Kildorrery Community Garden 🌿

Join us for Weeds & Wild Plants: A Nature Connection Walk on Thursday, June 11th, 2026 at Kildorrery Community Garden.

This practical talk and gentle guided walk will explore the wild plants and native species growing all around us — from nettles and cleavers to hawthorn, elder and plantain. Discover their traditional uses, seasonal benefits and the important role they play in supporting biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.

Alongside learning about plants, the session will also include simple nature connection and sensory practices designed to support wellbeing, grounding and emotional balance.

🌱 What participants will gain:
• A greater appreciation of local biodiversity
• Confidence in identifying native plants
• Practical tools for wellbeing through nature connection
• Insights into the traditional and everyday uses of wild plants

This relaxed and welcoming session is open to all members of the community, with plenty of opportunities to share knowledge, experiences and curiosity along the way.

📍 Location: Kildorrery Community Garden
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2026
🕟 Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm

👉 Register here: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/weeds-wild-plants-a-nature-connection-walk-at-kildorrery-community-garden

✨ WREN Workshop: Joy As A Business KPI ✨What if joy was part of your business strategy?Join the WREN Network for an insp...
23/05/2026

✨ WREN Workshop: Joy As A Business KPI ✨

What if joy was part of your business strategy?

Join the WREN Network for an inspiring workshop with entrepreneur Jennie McGinn, exploring personal branding, ambition, leadership, and how to enjoy the journey while growing your business.

Delivered in partnership with SECAD Partnership and Ballyhoura Development CLG, this empowering session is designed to help women in business build confidence, reconnect with their purpose, and lead with clarity and authenticity.

Whether you are starting out, scaling your business, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this workshop will offer practical insights and meaningful conversation in a supportive environment.

Jennie McGinn brings over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of brand, strategy, and culture, helping individuals and teams embrace growth and thrive.

🌿 Everyone is welcome.

📍 Register here: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/wren-workshop-joy-as-a-business-kpi

⏳ Only ONE WEEK left to register for our Trauma-Informed Practice WorkshopEvery day, frontline and community staff engag...
22/05/2026

⏳ Only ONE WEEK left to register for our Trauma-Informed Practice Workshop

Every day, frontline and community staff engage with people experiencing stress, trauma, vulnerability or complex challenges — often without fully realising the impact trauma can have on communication, behaviour and trust.

This workshop offers practical, real-world approaches to creating safer, more respectful and supportive interactions for both service users and staff.

Whether you work in community services, public services, support roles or front-of-house settings, understanding trauma-informed practice can strengthen how we respond, communicate and support people in our communities.

📍 Bruff, Co. Limerick
📅 Thursday, 4th June
🕑 2pm – 5pm
❗Registration closes Thursday, 29th May

Delivered by Quality Matters, leaders in Trauma-Informed Practice Ireland.

Places are limited and booking is essential:
https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/Event/trauma-informed-practice-workshop

✨ Over 140 volunteers from across the Ballyhoura region came together at The Millennium Centre in Caherconlish to celebr...
21/05/2026

✨ Over 140 volunteers from across the Ballyhoura region came together at The Millennium Centre in Caherconlish to celebrate the incredible impact of volunteering during National Volunteer Week.

Volunteers and community groups from Newtownshandrum to Castleconnell gathered to celebrate community spirit, connection and collaboration, with contributions from the the committee from The Street Bar in Kilteely, Doon & District Men’s Shed, Cappamore Women’s Shed, Herbertstown Hub, Blasta Community Café, Granagh Development, Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns, Kilteely Tidy Towns and many more. 💚

The evening included a welcome from Jess Angland, the volunteer Chairperson of the volunteer Board of Ballyhoura Development, a presentation from Ben Kiely of University of Limerick on Givebackathon, a screening of The Pub That Refused to Die, and an inspiring keynote speech from former Mountjoy Prison Governor John Lonergan.

A special thank you to Mulcair Men’s Shed Choir for their beautiful performance, and to the staff and volunteers of The Millennium Centre and Blasta Community Café for helping make the evening such a memorable celebration.

This event supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals:
🌍 SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being
🌍 SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities
🌍 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Read more: https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/news/over-140-volunteers-celebrated-at-ballyhoura-event-during-national-volunteer-week

☝There is still time to apply for the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) — but places are limited and must be filled by the end o...
21/05/2026

☝There is still time to apply for the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) — but places are limited and must be filled by the end of May.

If you or someone you know may be interested, we would encourage you to make contact as soon as possible.

✔ Flexible 19.5-hour week
✔ Stay local, work local
✔ Make a real difference in your community
✔ No farm background required for some applicants
✔ Support local projects, villages & community spaces

The scheme is now welcoming more people beyond traditional farming backgrounds, including eligible rural residents aged 50+ on qualifying payments.

Work can include:
🌱 Environmental projects
🏘 Village enhancement
🛠 Caretaking & maintenance
🤝 Community initiatives

If you’re looking to stay active, connected and involved in your community while earning a steady income, this could be a great opportunity.

📞 Contact today to find out more:
John Scanlan – 087 652 8105
📧 [email protected]

Maria Hester – 086 198 1638
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://www.ballyhouradevelopment.com/pages/category/rural-social-scheme

Address

Ballyhoura Development CLG, Main Street, Kilfinnane, Co. Limerick
Limerick
EIRE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

06391300

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