The area known as The Glen in the Northside of Cork City is currently devoid of any community building. This extension will provide an additional 235 square metres of space to existing community centre. This is needed to cater for the high level of youth in the area. Construction work commenced on site on the 1st April 1998 and is due to be completed by 31st December 1998. 826 adults have participated in these courses from January 1997 to 30th June 1998.
Prisoners do a similar course in the local prison.
The aim of the project is to help offenders to be re-habilitated back into the community. There are also programmes operating in schools across the Northside of Cork City aimed at reducing the number of early school leavers and improving exam results to help increase the numbers progressing to Third Level Colleges. The residents are involved in devising suitable training programmes to meet their specific needs. Child Care A Community Development Worker has been employed to improve childcare provision through training and network development. She works mainly with volunteers involved in the provision of child care.