Church-run Carraig Centre hailed for inclusion as it expands to serve even more Cork residents

With new funding and renovations underway, the Carraig Centre strengthens its role as a welcoming hub for all

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Cllr Fergal Dennehy, Lord Mayor of Cork, meet with Emma Leahy and Danielle Kelly, Service Owners at Enable Ireland, at the opening of the Carraig Centre, Ballincollig. Picture: Brian Lougheed

The people behind a church-run community building that became a hub for Ukrainians in Cork have been hailed for their social inclusion work, as the property is set to undergo major works to cater to even more people.

Tánaiste Simon Harris visited the Church of Ireland’s Carraig Centre in Ballincollig on Friday for a briefing on the work, which is benefiting from government funding set up to recognise communities that helped welcome newcomers.