GAA clubs, community development associations, beaches and other local projects in Kerry will benefit to the tune of a combined €450,000 investment int he county under the CLÁR funding programme.
Announcing details of the financial packages approved, Education Minister and Kerry TD,Norma Foley, said 10 projects in Kerry will benefit with many receiving up to €50,000 for individual initiatives.
“At a time when the spirit of community has never been more valuable, this funding will help to enhance a number of community projects,” she said.
The projects to benefit are:
- Causeway Community Action Group: Development of a children’s playground amenity or park in the village – €50,000
- Kilgobnet National School, Beaufort: Development of the playground for use by the community – €47,269
- Scoil on Ghleanna Daingean Ui Chuis: Playground facilities for local community, including inclusive equipment – €50,000
- Beal Beach Asdee Community Development Association: Upgrade of the existing beach access providing a new pathway with steps and a pedestrian handrail on to the scenic strand – €50,000
- Fires GAA Club: Develop Molahiffe Railway Amenity Walkway to include the provision of a pedestrian access point with suitable heritage signage giving the local history of the walkway. Develop car parking, bike shelter and picnic area at the western end of the walkway – €50,000
- Currow Rural Development: A landscaped garden with paths suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility issues – €48,544
- Renard GAA Club: Development of a walking running track and asphalt finish to area in front of clubhouse – €50,000
- Ballylongford Playground Development Committee: Extension to existing playground developing a community outdoor exercise area along with additional playground equipment – €50,000
- Templenoe GAA Club: Develop a large range gym suitable for all ages and accessible to all users including people with a disability – €14,735
- Annascaul GAA Club: Extension for a community gym along with a meeting room, a storage room and public toilets for the entire community – €50,000.
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