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Kerry Public Participation Network is the best way your group or community can become involved in shaping the future of Co Kerry. Membership of the PPN provides opportunities for better representation, networking, information sharing and input into policy development Read more
Registration is easy. Simply click here and complete the Registration Form. There is no charge. Registered groups receive regular updates, information on funding opportunities and also benefit from the group insurance scheme.
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This public consultation may be of interest to you or a group you are connected with.
To Kerry PPN Registered Groups.
The deadline for submissions is 14 June 2019.
Climate Change and Built and Archaeological Heritage- Public Consultation
The Department is preparing an adaptation plan to address the impacts of climate change on built and archaeological heritage.
Climate change poses a number of risks to our historic buildings and archaeological sites and monuments. Climate changes such as hotter, drier summers, warmer, wetter winters, the increased frequency of extreme weather events and sea-level rise may result in:
There may be other less harmful effects from climate change such as the discovery of previously unknown archaeological sites and the reduction of freeze-thaw damage to building fabric.
A draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan has been prepared for public consultation. The draft Plan, available for download here, presents case studies on the impact of climate change on Ireland’s heritage and identifies five goals with corresponding objectives and actions to meet those objectives.
| GOAL 1 | Improve understanding of the heritage resource and its vulnerability to climate change impacts |
| GOAL 2 | Develop and mainstream sustainable policies and plans for climate change adaptation of built and archaeological heritage |
| GOAL 3 | Maintain Ireland’s heritage for future generations |
| GOAL 4 | Communicate and transfer knowledge |
| GOAL 5 | Exploit the opportunities for built and archaeological heritage to demonstrate value and secure resources |
It is important that we hear your views. Your views on the draft plan will help shape our priorities and actions in adapting Ireland’s heritage to minimise the impact of climate change on the historic environment.
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The 2019 Community Awards took take place in the Dromhall Hotel Killarney on Thursday 16th May 2019.
The Ten Silver Winners with a plaque and €500
North Kerry Older Persons Services
Born to Run (Tralee Marathon Club)
Causeway & District Resource Day Care
Welcome Group Kenmare
Farranfore Development Association
Coiste Forbartha an Phobail, Baile na nGall
Game on Autism Golf Club
Killarney Valley Classic & Vintage Club
Mol Teic
Knockalougha Rambling House
The Ten Gold Awards with a plaque and €1000
Cunamh Iveragh
Listowel Tidy Towns
KASI
Banna Search and Rescue
Kerry Camino
Killarney Cardiac Response Unit
Lauragh Community Council
Mary of the Angels (Parents & Relatives)
Listowel Writers Week
Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle
THE OVERALL WINNER WITH A PERPETUAL TROPHY AND AN ADDITIONAL €1500
BANNA SEARCH AND RESCUE
WELL DONE TO ALL OUR FINALISTS AND TO THOSE WHO DID NOT MAKE IT OR DID NOT ENTER THIS YEAR PLEASE TRY IN 2020.
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The 2019 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme has been announced by Minister Josepha Madigan T.D. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
The Scheme aims to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and interested parties to engage with her Department in relation to the conservation of raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas and other raised bog areas to promote public engagement and awareness of our natural heritage.
The Scheme will support a diverse range of initiatives from events, education programmes, promotions, exhibitions, local area improvements, the development of conservation/management plans, amenity and local bog area improvements such as invasive species control near/within raised bog Special Areas of Conservation/Natural Heritage Areas or other raised bog areas.
Details of the Scheme are available here:https://www.npws.ie/peatlands-and-turf-cutting/peatlands-community-engagement-scheme
All queries on the scheme should be directed to the Peatlands management Unit at peatlandsmanagement@chg.gov.
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