This workshop was facilitated by EcCoWell Cork to look at the opportunities and challenges that the expanded boundary of the City offers. The session heard from people from the new parts of the city in realtion to projects and activities that offer a valuable contribution and ways on integrating communities.
Welcome by Dympna Murphy, Cork City Council ((over Sports, Environment officer, Customer service and Finance for the CC&P Directorate) followed by presentations and workshops:
Deirdre Mccaffrey, Meitheal Mara Event Coordinator
Tom Butler, Ballincollig Tidy Town – “Ballincollig Regional Park – how it evolved”
Adam Peerbux, SAFE Glanmire
Cliona O’Geran, Janssen “Access to Education, Bridge to Employment”
Claire O’Regan & Sarah O’Donnell, VM Ware “Social Inclusion project”
Elaine Garde, Future Orchard Trust “Shared land use ”
Cllr. Damien Boylan, Blarney Chamber, “Businesses supporting local business and community development