Over €7 million euro in funding has been announced for Kerry under the the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund.
It’s part of €173 million in grants issued to 35 projects across Ireland as part of the scheme.
€7,750,000 has been allocated for sports facilities at three Kerry clubs.
Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney is set to receive €6 million in funding, to re-construct the existing terrace at the western end of the stadium.
Derreen Community Complex in Killarney has been allocated €1 million.
This is to fund a multi-purpose sports hall, including dojo/studio, basketball courts, a gym, equipment room, an accessible toilet and a multipurpose meeting room.
Killarney Rugby Club is to receive €750,000 to expand its clubhouse with new dressing rooms.
These will include individual shower units, a referee's changing room, a first aid room, a gym, an equipment room and an accessible toilet.
The funding has been welcomed by Education Minister and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Norma Foley and Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae
