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SECAD 30

In September 2025, SECAD Partnership marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of supporting rural development and promoting social inclusion in Cork and beyond.

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SECAD Partnership is one of Ireland’s leading community development organisations with offices in Midleton, Macroom and Skibbereen. SECAD delivers a wide range of programmes on behalf of local and national government as well as private funders, supporting communities, individuals and businesses across Cork and increasingly across Ireland.

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Five Ballinadee Community Hall committee members sitting outside the hall holding a “Very Proud to Be From Ballinadee” sign.

Ballinadee Community Hall

Reviving the heart of the village Supported through the LEADER programme Built in the 1950s through Muintir na Tíre and local effort, Ballinadee Hall was once the heart of village…

Woodland walking trail with wooden railings and a small stream in Ballyfad Wood, Co. Wexford.

Ballyfad Wood, Co. Wexford

Trails of nature, echoes of history Supported through the ESB’s Community Benefit Fund Ballyfad Wood, near Coolgreany, Co. Wexford, is a 200-acre woodland rich in biodiversity and history. With ancient…

Barry Cogan, Cllr Seamus McGrath, Michael McGrath TD, Cllr Jack White, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, Eamonn O’Brien, Cllr Audrey Buckley, Aidan Winters, An Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD, Cllr Ben Dalton O’Sullivan and Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD with his son Fiadh cutting the ribbon at the official opening of Carrigaline Men’s Shed on 8 July 2023.

Carrigaline Men’s Shed

Building community from the ground up Supported through the LEADER Programme Carrigaline Men’s Shed began with a simple vision: to create a welcoming space where men could connect, share skills,…

Three committee members standing outside Clonakilty Community Youth Centre.

Clonakilty Community Youth Centre

A vision realised for West Cork’s youth Supported through the LEADER programme After two decades of dedication and a lot of hard work, Clonakilty Community Youth Centre officially opened in…

Group of representatives from local development companies at the launch of safefood’s 2019–2021 Community Food Initiatives Programme

Community Food Initiatives

Empowering people in low-income communities to make healthier food choices Supported through Safefood The Community Food Initiatives (CFI) programme aims to positively influence eating habits of families in community settings…

Image of Community Radio Youghal staff members outside pointing at the sign - SECAD

Community Radio Youghal

Broadcasting community, connection & care Supported through the LEADER and SICAP programmes For decades, Community Radio Youghal has been a voice for inclusion, connection,and support. Thanks to funding from SECAD,…

Aerial view of Whitepoint Marina in Cobh with sailboats moored and a cruise ship docked in Cork Harbour.

Cove Sailing Club

Whitepoint Marina Development, Cobh Supported through the LEADER programme Cove Sailing Club has been part of Cobh life since 1919, bringing people togetherthrough sailing and events like the Cobh People’s…

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Cork County Council
DEASP
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Our Rural Future
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The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development