Killarney groups benefit from community funding

By Sean Moriarty

Two major events and a local community group are set to receive over €10,000 in funding between them thanks to the latest round of the Communities Activities Fund grants.

There are just three of several Killarney-based clubs, organisations and community associations that received funding under the scheme.

A total of 221 organisations in Kerry will divide €284,817 in the funding released by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Major events in the locality to benefit under the scheme include the 4th July Festival which will get €4,000.

Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC) will receive €3,550 towards town centre activities associated with the Rally of the Lakes.

Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is the biggest community group winner. They will get €2,400 under the scheme.

“This is very welcome funding for community groups who are struggling with the significant increase in running costs, I will be lobbying Minister’s Humphreys and O’Brien to open another round of this vital funding in 2022,” said Kerry TD Brendan Griffin.

“While these grants are small in nature, they can make a big difference by allowing local community organisations to carry out much needed works in their area.”

Ballydribeen Residents Association and the Barraduff Community Field Organisation will get €1,850 each under the scheme.