The EU as a Catalyst for Change: Ballyhoura Development’s Support for the Ukrainian Community

Across the Ballyhoura region, people are building new connections, rebuilding their lives, and finding a sense of home — supported by shared European values of solidarity, inclusion, and community resilience. This documentary highlights how EU-supported programmes, particularly the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), empower local organisations to respond to emerging needs and support the integration of newly arrived Ukrainians in rural Ireland. Filmed across Charleville, Kilmallock, Bruff, and surrounding communities, the documentary features the voices of newly arrived Ukrainians, long-standing local residents, volunteers, partner organisations, and Ballyhoura Development staff. This documentary is part of the 2025 Communicating Europe Initiative, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland.