Projects

Initial environment awards 1980s
New Community Hall 1998
Bypass walk 2004
Playground 2005 – This was the first project delivered by the Community Association.
First Fruits Arts Theatre 2011
Astroturf in NS School 2015 – Part Funded by “HILLFEST 2015”
Metering of Community Centre & First Fruits Arts Theatre 2015
HILLFEST support school project “Digital Strategy” with proceeds goings towards the purchase of iPads to develop a digital strategy for all pupils within Watergrasshill National School June 2017.
Community Alert program roll out, March 2017
Opening of “First Fruits Tea Room”, in First Fruits Arts Theatre, June 2017
New gothic windows installed in the First Fruits Arts Theatre July 2017, just as it was in 1835!
In cooperation with colleagues in Watergrasshill United, a “Wildflower & Butterfly” area was created on the bank in front of the National School, 2018
Installation of outdoor exercise equipment 2019
Engagement since 2017 with the National Transport Authority & CCC the installation of 3 zebra crossings in the village – 2019
Purchase of “speed display signs” on the National School Road, forming the basis of our “traffic calming project”, 2019.
Community Games set up 2019
In cooperation with Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, our village environmental design project, where through the appointment of a professional landscape architect, Cathal O Meara Architects, who are based in Fermoy, create a plan for our village, public engagement over various community workshops November & December 2019
“Bring a book/Take a book” free external book swap library at the Community Centre (Thanks to Alan Geary, John O Connor, Julie Crowley & Bernadette Desmond, June 2020
Metering installation & sensored lighting, prudent monetary measure against rising energy costs, 2020
Ball alley & main sports hall refurbishment, 2020
External & Internal painting, new storage facilities for facility users and maintainance supplies & materials, 2020
Internal heating system upgraded, 2020
Community Centre security also upgraded with the introduction of a FOB system which is monitored, 2020
” Roots to Fruits” Heritage Project in First Fruits Arts Theatre – A social hub to capture the story of Watergrasshill village & its environs on a digital platform through photographs, film, folklore, arts & culture, environmental and historical records, 2020
Numerous additions to The First Fruits Arts Theatre:New sound system / upgrading of stage lighting, fixings & electrics / Investment in portable light furniture & seating / Electric metered radiators installed in “Mitchelsfort Room” / finished tarmaced entrance, all in 2020.The First Fruits Arts Centre debt free, an incredible achievement in just 10 years and a great compliment to past & present Committees, 2020
Repositioning, externally for public access at the Community Centre, of a defribulator, which is maintained & fully serviced by local Responder Group, 2020
Traffic Management Group set up 2021
Erection of lighting fixtures by John Kennedy in First Fruits Arts Theatre for all future gigs & events, July 2021
Numerous “live streams” broadcasted by John Kennedy from First Fruits Arts Theatre during Covid times, Summer 2021
New Christmas Tree at “Cuinne an Maistir” 2021 – Thanks to the whole Community for donations
Moanbaun Wood upgrade project – Funding allocated under ORIS outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme by CCC, new car park, benches & signage installation, thanks also to KEPAK & Coillte – 2022
Watergrasshill Community Association new branding project – to help increase visibility & social participation, 2022
Installation of additional dog litter boxes May 2022
Community Survey 2022
Been awarded a “Hub” for Culture Night by the Arts Council, 2022
Engagement (over many years) with the National Transport Authority in relation to the installation of 2 x new bus shelters & the renovation of the shelters on the Main Street, 2023
Purchase of steel barriers, cones etc for Community events & traffic management Nov 2023
Community Centre floor reinvestment & renovations, sanding/varnishing, 2023
“Heart of Watergrasshill Defibrillator Project” July 2023 – AED public access unit.
Our first “BIG BUSK” in collaboration with FOCUS IRELAND, 2023
Nature trail with Coillte 2023
Installation of new storage unit at the Community Centre, for tidy town & local playschool materials, Sept 2023
“Christmas Fare” in First Fruits Arts Theatre, Dec 2023
Community First Responders Group set up March 2024
St Patrick’s Day event, March 2024
Official Darkness into Light event with Peita House 2024
Youth club 2024
Community Centre roof renovations thanks to funding sourced 2024
Completion of footpath by the First Fruits Arts Theatre
Upgrade of footpaths on the Main Street through dialogue with Cork County Council 2024
First Fruits Arts Theatre – Main theatre upgrade Nov 2024