O’Shea Welcomes Over €304,000 in Community Funding for Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has warmly welcomed the allocation of over €304,000 in community funding to a wide range of groups across the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District in Cork County.

The funding will support numerous local initiatives, including the upgrading of community amenities, the delivery of important capital projects, and the continued enhancement of towns and villages through Tidy Towns efforts.

Deputy O’Shea said “I am delighted to see this significant level of investment being directed into communities across the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District. These funds will make a real and tangible difference, supporting the voluntary groups and committees who work tirelessly to improve their local areas.”

Deputy O’Shea added “From upgrading vital community facilities to enhancing public spaces and supporting Tidy Towns initiatives, this funding reflects the strong community spirit that exists throughout North Cork. It is a recognition of the dedication and commitment shown by local volunteers who give so generously of their time.”

Deputy O’Shea also paid tribute to the work of local Fine Gael councillors who have supported community groups in bringing forward strong applications. “I want to acknowledge the work of Councillors Aileen Browne, Liam Madden, Tony O’Shea and Trish Murphy. Their ongoing engagement with community groups has been instrumental in ensuring that projects are developed and brought forward to a high standard.”

He added “This funding highlights the importance of partnership between local representatives, community organisations and Cork County Council. By working together, we can ensure that our towns and villages continue to thrive and remain attractive places to live, work, and visit.”

Concluding, Deputy O’Shea encouraged all successful groups to continue their excellent work. “I want to sincerely congratulate all the groups who have secured funding. Your efforts are at the heart of our communities, and this investment will help you build on the great progress already made.”

A lists of all community funded from the 2026 Cork County Council Community Fund for the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District is as follows:

Capital Fund

Ballynamona Graveyard Group – €10,000

Banteer Tidy Towns – €10,000

Boherbue GAA Club – €10,000

Bweeng Community Hall & Grounds CLG – €15,000

Charleville AFC – €10,000

Kanturk Tidy Towns Committee – €12,000

Kilshannig GAA Club – €10,000

Rockchapel Heritage Group – €9,975

Tullylease Community Council – €10,000

Total Capital Funding: €96,975

Amenity Fund

Banteer, Lyre, Nadd and districts Community Council – €1,000

Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel – €750

Buttevant AC – €2,000

Cairde Women’s Shed (Liscarroll) – €500

Castlemagner Community Development Association – €1,000

Castlemagner GAA – €2,000

Charleville Boxing Club – €1,500

Charleville Camogie Club – €700

Charleville Ladies Group – €1,000

Charleville Men’s Shed – €1,500

Cork Disabled Persons Organisation – €200

Cork Young Filmmakers Summer Camp – €500

Cullen Handball Club – €750

Cullen Tidy Towns and Development Association – €4,000

Dromahane Tennis Club – €1,000

Dromtarriffe Ladies Football – €700

Duhallow Choral Society – €2,000

Duhallow GAA – €4,000

Freemount Community Preschool – €1,000

Freemount GAA Club – €1,000

Freemount Women’s Shed – €500

Grenagh Camogie & LGFA Club – €700

Grenagh Mothers and Others – €700

Hazelwood Tennis Club – €500

Kanturk AFC – €1,000

Kanturk and District Trout Anglers Association – €2,250

Kanturk GAA – €1,000

Kanturk Rugby Club – €1,000

Kilbrin Community Council – €500

Kilshannig Community Hub – €500

Kiskeam GAA – €2,000

Knocknagree Fairfield Tidy Town Committee – €900

Knocknagree GAA – €1,000

Knocknagree Ladies Football Club – €700

Liscarroll Community Council – €2,000

Lombardstown Tennis Club – €750

Mallow Bowls Club – €750

Mallow Memory Garden Community Group – €5,000

Mallow Men’s Shed – €1,500

Mallow Pipe Band – €2,500

Mallow RFC – €3,450

Mallow Swans Swimming Club – €10,000

Mallow Town FC – €750

Mallow Trout Anglers – €1,000

Mallow Women’s Shed – €1,000

Mallow United AFC – €2,000

Milford Community Council – €1,000

Mourneabbey Community Council – €2,000

Mourneabbey Ladies FC – €700

Newmarket GAA Club – €2,000

Newmarket Ladies Football Club – €700

Newmarket Tennis Club – €4,000

Newtownshandrum Camogie Club – €700

Newtownshandrum GAA Club – €1,000

Rathcoole Development Association – €1,000

Rathcoole Rovers – €8,000

Rockchapel GAA – €1,000

Shandrum Juvenile GAA Club – €500

Tullylease Drama Group – €1,000

Western Duhallow Men’s Shed – €2,000

Total Amenity Funding: €96,650.00

Community Contract

Ballynamona Graveyard Group – €1,500

Banteer Tidy Towns – €1,500

Beecher Street Committee – €500

Beechwood Drive Residents Association (Ballyhea) – €200

Beechwood Park Residents Association (Mallow) – €300

Boherbue & District Community Development Association €1,800

Broomscourt Residents Association (Charleville) – €500

Burnfort Village Development Group – €1,800

Buttevant Muintir Na Tire Community Council – €4,000

Castlemagner Tidy Towns – €1,000

Castlepark Residents Association (Mallow) – €1,300

Charleville Tidy Towns – €6,000

Clonfert Graveyard Maintenance Group – €1,200

Clonmore Residents Association (Mallow) – €1,300

Cullen Tidy Towns and Development Association – €1,800

Curragh Court Residents Association (Kanturk)- €500

Deerpark Heights Residents Association (Charleville) – €370

Dernville Residents Association (Mallow) – €500

Dromina Community Development – €1,800

Eglantine Cresent Residents Association (Mallow) €500

Freemount Tidy Towns – €1,800

Glantane Community Council – €1,800

Glen Haven Residents Association (Charleville) – €700

Grenagh Village Renewal – €900

Heights Residents Association €500

Highfield Residents Association (Newtownshandrum) – €2,500

Joann Mews Residents Association – €150

Kanturk Tidy Towns Committee – €5,000

Kilshannig Community Hub – €700

Kiskeam Development Association – €1,800

Knocknagree Fairfield Tidy Towns Committee – €1,800

Lime Kiln Residents Association – €440

Lismire Community Association – €250

Love Lane Public Area Committee – €500

Mallow Tidy Towns – €6,000

Manor Hill Residents Association – €800

Manor Park Residents Association – €1,300

Meadowvale Residents Association – €300

Meelin Community Council – €1,800

Newmarket Community Development Association – €4,000

Newtownshandrum Tidy Towns – €1,000

Orchard Clancy Terrace Committee – €400

Pastures Residents Association – €900

Quartertown Residents Association – €340

Rathcoole Development Association – €1,800

River Valley Residents Association – €1,000

Rockchapel Development Association – €1,800

Springwood Residents Association – €800

The Elms Residents Association – €600

The Orchards Residents Association – €800

The Willows Residents Group – €500

Tinley Park Residents Association – €900

Townview/Rockbrook Lawn Residents Association – €600

Tullylease Community Council – €1,800

Twopothouse Development Association – €1,500

Upper Rathgoggin Heights Association – €300

Whiteoaks Residents Association – €500

Willowbank Residents Association – €800

Total Community Contract Funding: €79,350

Festivals/Events

Ballyhea Community Council (Christmas Lights) – €350

Ballyhea Community Council (St. Patricks Day Parade) – €500

Charleville Christmas Lights – €7,500

Irish Pipe Band Association – €750

Knocknagree Christmas lights Committee – €500

Knocknagree St. Patrick’s Day Parade Group – €350

Mallow Castle Events – €5,000

Mallow Chamber of Commerce – €10,000

Mallow Scribes – €1,000

Mallow St. Patrick’s Day Parade – €1,250

Maurice O’Keeffe Festival (Kiskeam) – €2,000

Rockchapel Gathering Festival – €2,000

Total Festival/Events Funding: €31,200