Two Kerry projects have been allocated funding for peatlands initiatives.
They’re among 24 across the country to benefit more than €290,000, under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023.
It encourages local initiatives to conserve and revitalise raised and blanket bogs, and promote public engagement with the natural heritage and environment.
Over €14,000 (€14,431) is going to North East West Kerry Development for an educational video and programme, to broaden people’s knowledge of peatlands.
Knocknagoshel Tidy Towns Committee has been allocated €2,500 to develop additional seating area on its bog walk trail, and to create environmental education material and a land ownership and governance map.