Ballinlough Development Association ("BDA") was formed in the nineteen-sixties for the purpose of advancing the development of the town of Ballinlough. Its founding members were a mix of local entrepreneurs and community activists. Today, it is run by nine members, three of whom are committee officers; all twelve are volunteers dedicated to the advancement and development of the town of Ballinlough...
Ballinlough Development Association is committed to the development of a state-of-the-art marina on the shores of Lake O'Flynn to replace the original jetty BDA developed in the 1960s...
Ballinlough Development Association operates an incubation facility to provide start-ups in the town of Ballinlough with a low-cost premises from which they can grow their business. Notable alumni include Ballinlough Refrigeration and Forde Brothers PvC.