Latest News......
March 6, 2009 - Application form, guidelines & new website - www.wcdp.ie
If you have a project proposal that you would like to submit for funding under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 you can download the forms from our new website - www.wcdp.ie . Please ensure that you talk to one of our Development Officers before you complete the form.
March 2, 2009 - Launch of the new RDP/LEADER Programme
The new LEADER programme for the West Cork and Lee Valley
area, totalling public investment of €14.6 million will be publically
launched, details as follows:
The Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Thursday, 5th March, 7.30 p.m
An outline of the programme overview and eligibility criteria
will be given on the night.
All parties interested in submitting applications for Development funding,
for either Community or Enterprise projects are welcome to attend. For
further information please contact Charmaine Brosnan of the West Cork
Development Partnership on 023 34035.
January 2, 2009 - Beyond Landscape Calendar 2009
Click through here and request a free copy of our fabulous new calendar for 2009, featuring some of the highlights of our photos from 2008.
November 27, 2008 - New Budget Allocation
The allocation for West Cork under the new National Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (LEADER) will be €14.6M. Although the budget has been announced applications for the new programme will not be sought until Spring 2009. In preparing any project application you should consult the business plan as submitted by West Cork Development Partnership. Right click here and choose 'Save as' to download complete document (10MB) or download in sections: 1) Introduction and Regional Profile (1MB) 2) SWOT and Objectives & Strategy (1.5MB) 3) Appendices (7.8MB)
October 8, 2008 - Heritage Basketry Collection in residence at Carriganass Castle
Carriganass Castle has recently become home to the Heritage Collection of the Irish Basketmakers' Association. The collection is on view in the north east bastion of Carriganass Castle in Kealkil, Co. Cork. A wide assortment of traditional baskets can be seen in this rare collection....[Read more]
October 7, 2008 - Report from National Trails Day
National Trails Day on September 28th was the first ever event of
its kind to take place in Ireland.
The aim of the National Trails Day was:
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To raise awareness about the trail network that is provided by many organisations free for all to enjoy
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Promote an understanding of the need to manage and resource our trails and other facilities
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Promote and awareness of the work of all key agencies in delivering trails and other facilities
September 23, 2008 - New e-book on the West Cork Regional Brand
Presented in electronic format, our new book, Perspectives
on the West Cork Regional Brand, documents for the first time the development,
evolution and outcomes of the Fuchsia Brand from 1994. Compiled as a
series of essays, this onl ine resource explores phases of development
, critical decisions and presents valuable 3rd party research on the
brand. Following this link to view
Pespectives in our flippingpages publications catalogue.
August 7, 2008 - Village Planning Guidelines
We've just made the Village Planning Guidelines available on-line. This is a resource for local communities planning village enhancement. There are a series of guidelines and a set of sample plans for you to peruse Details here..
July 21 , 2008 - New West Cork Food Blog
Ivan McCutcheon of West Cork LEADER Co-Op has just started a new blog on food producers and food events in West Cork. The posts are largely drawn from his fortnightly column in the Southern Star - Food Culture West Cork. If you've got a food event you'd like to promote why not send it to Ivan at ivan@westcorkleader.ie or Visit the blog here..
April 30, 2008 - Community Services Programme
West Cork Development Partnership is currently inviting applications from community organisations seeking development funding from the 2008 Community Services Programme under the following categories: Supervising Community Halls and Facilities (2); Community Services (2) ; Community Enterprises (2). Details here...
About West Cork LEADER Co-Op
The primary objective of the LEADER Programme is to demonstrate the development initiatives in rural areas and to further develop an environment and culture conducive to and supportive of local enterprise. We hope to achieve this objective through an integrated approach at local level in identifying, harnessing, and optimising the development potential of local resources by the following means:
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Provision of technical assistance supports.
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Provision of training assistance to address skills deficiencies.
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Support for capital investment, and marketing assistance, within eligible measures.
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Development of strategic partnerships.
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Support for local community initiatives in developing viable projects.
The West Cork LEADER Co-op operates under the authority and guidance of a Board of Directors. Due emphasis is placed on achieving cohesion, focus and balance with regard to sectoral, community, statutory and geographic interests.
The Board of Directors is supported by four specialist sub-committees, their primary function being to initiate project development in line with the objectives and strategies set by the society.
The West Cork LEADER Co-op currently employs a staff of eight.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Barry Cogan
Chairman
Ian Dempsey
Manager
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Disclaimer:
In no event shall West Cork LEADER Co-Op Society Ltd be liable for and incidental or consequential damages, lost profits, or any indirect damages arising form any errors in these pages.
The LEADER programme is funded by the Irish Government and part financed by the European Union under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.
