FORMED:
In 1995 in direct response to the Fishing Villages Programme, and with the main aim of developing the Annalong Harbour area.

POPULATION: 2,683 in the Annalong Ward. PROJECTS UNDER THE FISHING VILLAGES PROGRAMME: Provision of hostel/cottage accommodation, restaurant, craft and retail units; major harbour improvement scheme with berthing facilities; environmental improvements to the village.

FUNDING PACKAGE:
Fishing Villages Programme Funding: £950,000
Additional Funding Levered: £718,000
Total £1,668,000

ESTIMATED JOB CREATION:
22 Full time jobs

OTHER PLANS:
Development of Riverwalk, development of fishing holidays targeted at disabled and other special interest groups.