Cistercian Monks in Waterford fighting hard for a future

The monks of Mount Melleray Abbey in Cappoquinn, Co. Waterford recently reached out to their local community for support through the difficult times they are facing.

The monks have been told by their funding providers, Leader, to develop a plan to raise finances and create a business model in the monastery.

Since its launch in 1991, LEADER has provided rural communities, across the EU, with the resources to enable local partners to actively engage and direct the local development of their area, through a community-led local development (CLLD).