Cappoquin, situated in the heart of West Waterford, nestles at the foot of the Knockmealdown mountains in the Blackwater valley. West Waterford is one of the unspoilt areas of Ireland, with beautiful scenery, a variety of amenities and a range of activities for visitors and locals alike.
Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. was established in May, 1993. The objective of the company is "to improve Cappoquin and its environs, physically, socially and economically".
Some recent achievements of Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. include:
- 1999 Published Cappoquin - A Walk Through History the only comprehensive history of Cappoquin from earliest times to the Millennium.
- 2000 Construction of six additional Enterprise Units at Lefanta, Cappoquin
- 2001 - 2003 Planning permission received for Cappoquin Community Centre; former Mill Site leased from Waterford County Council and construction commenced.
- 2007 The official opening of Cappoquin Community Centre took place on Thursday 5th April.