Organisation: WCDP

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Minister confirms complaint to European Commission by West Cork Development Partnership

Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Information on Heather Humphreys has confirmed that the West Cork Development Partnership has brought a complaint to the European Commission regarding an alleged breach of state aid rules in Cork, but said the Commission has not yet decided to launch a formal investigation.

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Local enterprise development scheme flawed, say rural leaders

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Kieran Coughlan: LEADER 2014-2020 scheme (very) slowly takes shape

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Row erupts in West Cork over management of EU funding

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Forum to focus on economic development of West Cork

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Pod Pairc a positive step for rural areas

Finding peace in a West cork pod

Inspired by the ancient dwellings of monks, a west Cork venture brings glamping to a whole new level, says Louise Roseingrave

Wed, 26 Feb, 2014

Viability of Cork projects rests on Leader funding

The creation of new playgrounds, tourism and heritage projects and much needed construction jobs in West Cork hangs on whether the Department of the Environment agrees to provide Leader funding to 27 groups.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2013

Revamp lends a theatrical touch to Inchydoney

It’s a jewel in the crown of tourist haven West Cork but Inchydoney, with its famed sandy beaches, may soon become a spectacular setting as a “theatre beneath the stars”.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Delay in Leader funding leads to war of words

A delay in Leader funding for Kilmurry Museum has sparked a war of words between Environment Minister Phil Hogan and West Cork Development Partnership.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2013

More West Cork funding is available

Fears that rural development projects in West Cork will lose out due to reduced funding for the West Cork Development Partnership (WCDP) have been allayed by Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2013

Agency warns €2.4m budget cut will cost jobs

A €2.4m budget cut for a development agency will pull the plug on 50 new jobs and signal the end of several crucial projects in West Cork, it has been warned.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Taking a grave view of forging links with descendants abroad

A heritage project documenting ancient graveyards may forge links with descendants abroad to encourage tourism in Ireland.

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Community help urged as beaches set for revamp

Several of West Cork’s blue flag beaches are set for a facelift as part of a new initiative.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2013

Amphitheatre to form part of €300k headland facelift

A spectacular headland in West Cork is getting a facelift in a €300,000 project.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Shedding a light on art of male bonding

Blanket assumptions of predestined roles to be assumed by the sexes have bedevilled the human species.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2012

Town heeds the call of the jungle

A West Cork town is set to be transformed into an exotic jungle location with its own safari trail and wild animals such as tigers and orangutans.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2012

Walking tourism could create 200 jobs, study finds

Two hundred new jobs and an €8m spin-off for the economy of West Cork would result from even a modest investment in the region’s walking tourism, according to a report to be launched this week.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2012

Mentoring service for LEADER projects

The West Cork Development Partnership (WCDP) is one of many units around the country which provide EU and Government supported LEADER assistance for projects.

Thu, 15 Mar, 2012