The LEADER programme, co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, is an initiative supporting rural development projects at local level to revitalise rural areas and create jobs.  With total funding of €13.93 million allocated to Cork County by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the programme, delivered by six Local Development Companies working in partnership with Cork County Council, has supported a total of 249 projects across …

Shoutout to Food Companies in South and West Cork to Avail of LEADER Funding Opportunity A number of food producers in West and South Cork have benefited from a LEADER initiative that provides up to €200,000 in funding for artisan food companies and food start-ups.  Managed by SECAD and supported by Cork County Council, the programme has invested €300,000 this year in six Cork companies, and SECAD is shouting out …