Castletownbere Business Development Association was formed in 1996.  This venture was designed to develop and improve the facilities in Castletownbere.  Anybody wishing to become a member of the Association  can do so for £25 annually.  The sponsorship is at your own discretion.  By becoming a sponsor you will receive advertisement in our regatta brochure and you will be supporting the activities of the organisation which is gratefully appreciated.

This year's project will be the refurbishment of the playground in Castletownbere.

The cost of this will be £60,000.  We have been granted 50% funding for this and need to raise the remainder ourselves.  We are hoping to raise this £30,000 through Sponsorship, Fund Raising events and various Donations.  Anyone wishing to contribute to this worthy Project or indeed to our Entertainment activities may do so by contacting any member of the committee.

We are also involved in the following Activities:

This involves planting and maintaining Flower Beds, general cleaning and tidying of the Town area.  One of the projects this year was cleaning the Grotto at the North Road.

WHIT WEEKEND FESTIVAL

This is a mini festival with open air entertainment in the Square.

AUGUST FESTIVAL OF THE SEA

     This is the main Festival, it starts  on Friday of the Bank Holiday and runs for 10 days.  It's a Family Festival with activities to suit both young and old with lots of Open-Air Entertainment.  A huge attraction is the Marquee erected on the pier during the festivities. Dates, events and venues can be had from the online news closer to these events.

CHRISTMAS

We are also involved in Shop Local promotions and erecting Christmas Street Lights.        
Our achievements to date have proven to be very successful.  

There are seven members on the committee  including;