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Background

Cushendun and District Development Association was formed in February 1993 as a result of local people expressing a desire to be actively involved in the process of rural development in the area.

The Association was envisaged as a vehicle whereby Cushendun and its District community could play a leading role in matters affecting their lives and the environment in which they live.

Cushendun

Cushendun is an area of outstanding natural beauty and part of it falls within a Conservation area.

There is no industrial base and the potential for development as a tourist resource is as yet untapped.

The economy of the area is based primarily on livestock farming and there is a general lack of employment prospects although in the last few years, people are going into bed and breakfast / self-catering businesses.

The needs of young people in terms of employment, housing and recreation require serious attention.

Aims of The Development Association

• To address the housing needs of the community

• To encourage social, recreational and cultural activities

• To work for increased employment

• To promote tourism

• To address environmental issues

• To liaise between organisations in the area

• To conserve local traditions and heritage of the area

Past Initiatives

• Creation of a website (www.ireland-holidays.net) for the middle glens which promotes the area and takes bookings for accommodation.

• Erection of a work of Art to commemorate the tragedy of the Foot and Mouth disease.

• Erection of Anniversary Stone

• Publication of booklet for tourists.

• Publication of local newsletters.

Environmental Projects

• We are actively involved in the running of 'The Greener Glens Project.'

• We organise 'Litter Lifts'

• We raise awareness of the over use of plastic bags.

• We are responsible for planting bulbs and flowers

Current initiatives

• Tourist Web Site (www.ireland-holidays.net)

• Provision of playground

• Riverside walks

• Maintenance of website

• Supporting youth club

• Greener Glens Re-cycling

• Townlands Project

• News Letter

• Whist Drives

• Events in the Village and Marquee

• Adult Education Classes

Present Committee

Chair            Maureen McCormick

Vice Chair     Hugo McCormick

Treasurer      Stephen Cambell

Secretary      Linda Beaven

 

Committee Members

Monica Morgan

Margaret Jeffers

Jim Jeffers

Bridget Scalley-Millar

Harriet McKay

Breige Convery

Cassie McNeill

James McKay

Brenda McKay

Pearl McQuillan

Pat McQuillan

Anona Robertson

David Morgan

Angela McCambridge

Marie Mort

Danny Beaven

Clare McKay

Office Tel 028 21761382

e-mail: cdda.antrimglens@btopenworld.com

The committee meets usually on the 1st Monday of the month.

For more information about Cushendun please visit the following sites:

           www.ireland-holidays.net

           www.antrim.net

           www.northantrim.com

           www.antrimhistory.net

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