€205,000 is to be allocated to 15 projects in north Kerry.
EirGrid has announced the reciptients of funding under the Kilpaddoge-KNockanure electricity project.
The new underground electricity cable carrying 300 megawatts of renewable electricity generated in the region between substations; it is enough to power 225,000 homes.
The community projects to secure funding are located in Moyvane, Tarbert and Knockanure.
They include a sports hall refurbishment, mental health awareness courses, nature walk trails and training gear for sports clubs.
A list of recipients is here:
Group Name | Project Purpose | Brief Description |
Moyvane Community Sports Hall | Community Improvements | Heating System Installation and Bathroom/Shower Facility Refurbishment |
Tarbert Development Association | Walkway Improvements | Seating replacement along the John F Leslie Wood Walk including renewal and replenishment of the planting in the Sensory Garden |
Moyvane Development Association | Walkway Improvements | Upgrading of Nature Trail Walk |
Moyvane GAA | Facility Improvements | Upgrading Lighting Standard |
Murhur National School | Facility Improvements | Upgrade of facilities, both internal and external |
Knockanure GAA Club | Recreational Walkway | New walkway surrounding current pitch |
Tarbert comprehensive school | Building Improvements | Sports hall floor replacement |
Scoil Chorp Chríost | Facility Improvements | Upgrade School Playing Field |
Tarbert N.S. | Facility Improvements | Upgrading of Light Fittings |
Tarbert Bridewell CLG | Community Improvements | Refurbishment of Upper Roof & Rain Water Goods |
Tarbert Macra na Feirme | Social Inclusion | Resources and Awareness for members |
Knockanure Community Development Ltd | Community Improvements | Community Hall improvements including, new Storage Shed, Biodiversity & Herb Garden, CPR & AED Training |
Moyvane ICA Guild | Community Improvements | Improvements to Moyvane ICA Guild facilities |
Moyvane Ladies Football Club | Sporting Equipment | Jerseys, footballs and training gear |
Moyvane/Knockanure Care Of the Aged | Social Inclusion | Social Outing and Dinner Party |