Knocknagree fights back: North Cork community plans to revitalise village

Holding plans for a 'Community Hub' building are (front trio) Noreen McSweeney, County Cllr Bernard Moynihan and Mairead O'Sullivan with volunteers from the Fair Field Committee and Knocknagree Community Development Committee at the village green/Fair Field in Knocknagree, Co Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins

A County Cork village which had been dying on its feet has come up with a masterplan to breathe new life into it.

The scheme includes the creation of a €1.4m community and digital hub, which will provide “cradle-to-grave services” for those living in the area.