The Community Office was restored and a restaurant developed in the extension of the original building between Oct 2012 and July 2013 with the help of LEADER Funding provided by Ballyhoura Development Ltd. The building dates back to 1777 and over its 200-year plus lifetime the building has undergone various changes, which all contribute to its character and architectural interest.

The building was purchased by Kildorrery Community Development Ltd. in 1998 to house its office and also to facilitate the running of the local Community Employment scheme which is still managed through the office.

Kildorrery Community Development was determined to preserve the original appearance of the building. The thatch structure, which existed beneath the corrugated roof, preserved a dimension of this vernacular dwelling that had long since been lost in the Kildorrery streetscape. The reversion to thatch has added heritage value to the building.

Due to the historic nature of the structure and its inclusion in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), an architectural & archaeological impact study was carried out before any plans were drawn up. The study found that this vernacular building was of a very early origin and consequently the plans drawn up for its restoration were sensitive to the integrity of its heritage.

In July 2013, the Thatch & Thyme Restaurant opened in the extension of the building and has proved to be an outstanding success, due to the expert culinary skills of Joanne McEldowney. Joanne sources fresh local produce for her extensive menu.

The Community Car Park was opened in April 2014 and in spring 2015 the development was further enhanced by finishing the tarmac on the original Creamery Yard, which allowed for the addition of a number of extra car parking spaces. In order to make the Car Park safe and usable by night, lighting was erected throughout. These projects were part-funded from the Cork County Council Community Fund Grant with the match funding being provided by Kildorrery Community Development. Cork County Council maintain the running costs of the Car Park lights. The Car Park has proven to be a fantastic asset for all residents and visitors to the community. It has eased the parking situation on the Main Street and provided a safe place to park to attend Mass, GAA fixtures, restaurant and to drop and collect children from the school. Since the Car Park was opened, it has also played host to a number of community events, like the Christmas Markets, Summer Festivals, International Food Fair and a Drive-in Movie.

The development of Village Park arose during the 5 Year Plan consultations. There is a need in the community for an area of recreation, community outdoor events etc. It was noted that many of residents in and around Kildorrery felt that they had no safe place to walk, especially for the elderly and those with young children and buggies. A number of public meetings were held where representatives from the various associations in Kildorrery were invited to attend to express how the park could benefit their members. Kildorrery is extremely lucky in that Kildorrery Community Development owned the field below Oaklawn Housing on the Fermoy Road - an ideal location for the proposed park. It was agreed that a simple plan to include a tarred walkway, green area, landscaping, sixteen LED lampposts and provision for further development would be put in place. Plans were submitted to Cork County Council who agreed to part fund the project, throught the Community Fund Grant, with Kildorrery Community Development providing match funding.

Kildorrery Community Development restored the Old Store Hall into a multi-purpose events facility for the people of Kildorrery in 2021. We have held many events there including the annual Christmas Market, Friday night bingo, weekly dance classes, graduation ceremonies, junior infants orientation teas, kids discos and the annual Kildorrery festival. The facility is often booked out, so contact the KCD early to avoid disappointment. The cost of the Store Hall's redevelopment was €280,000 and we secured a grant of €163,000 from both Ballyhoura Development and Cork County Council. The restoration work included plastering and insulation of the store building, installing a wooden floor, purchase of a modular mobile stage, toilet facilities with two wheelchair accessible units, four heating units, a pay per use electrical supply system and over 100 chairs.