Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>Seven community groups in the Killarney Municipal District will receive a total of &euro;6,970 in funding under the Community Activities Fund.</h3>
The funding, announced yesterday (Thursday), by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O&rsquo;Brien TD, will see a total of &euro;284,817 distributed nationally to support community groups impacted by COVID-19.
 Kerry Parents and Friends Association were the biggest winners locally. The Port Road-base charity will get &euro;2,000 under the scheme with &euro;1,000 of that specifically earmarked to fund an Online Education Provision Team.
 The Ballydribeen Residents Association will also get &euro;1,000, while Social Action Group Rathmore is in line to get &euro;1,500.
 Other groups to benefit include Kilcummin Looking Good (&euro;750); Killarney Men&#8217;s Shed (&euro;470); Killarney Water Rescue (&euro;750), and Killarney Celtic Football Club (&euro;500).
 &ldquo;This is badly needed funding for Community Groups whose income and fundraising ability has been severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis,&rdquo; said Brendan Griffin TD.
 &ldquo;This will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs such as utility or insurance bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities.&#8221;
 Beaufort Community Care Group, which is in the Kenmare Municipal District, will get &euro;500 under the scheme.

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