I’m delighted to announce that €500,000 has been awarded to many worthy West Cork Community projects under Cork County Council’s Community Development Initiative.

Funded by Cork County Council in association with their Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in co-operation with Local Development Companies.

The Initiative is awarding €1.5 million Countywide, which will greatly enhance the great and valuable voluntary work being done in the various Communities.

Congratulations to the following projects, which were awarded funding today.

West Cork Community Radio €20,000

Drinagh Community Association €10,000

Dunmanway Scout Group €1,000

Kilmichael Development Group €1,500

Skibbereen Sports & Fitness €18,000

Rosscarbery Community Council €2,000

Ballinascarthy Community Hall €25,000

Drimoleague Heritage Walks €8,000

Drimoleague Community Association €4,500

Baltimore Wild Atlantic Pool €10,000

Friends of Clonakilty Asslium Seekers €5,900

Union Hall Community Development Association €24,000