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| A Better Ballyduff | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Ballinbranig, ,Ballyduff, ,Tralee, ,Co. Kerry. | Objectives to visually enhance the appearance of Ballyduff. To establish a working committee to be ...he voice of the groups in and around Ballyduff. Aims to create tourism and attractions in our area and to encourage visitors along the Wild Alantic Way. |
| Abbeydorney Development Co Ltd | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Community Hall, Bridge Road, Abbeydorney, Tralee, Co Kerry | Abbeydorney Development Company was formed with the objective of developing the social, economic and...cultural needs of the community and thereby improving the quality of life in the parish, with due regard to the environment. It carried out work in the restoration of “The Old Forge” in the centre of the village along with the erection of the monument, which commemorates the All Ireland Champion ploughmen of the parish. Also, the enhancement of the village by the building of stone walls at Dillon’s Cross and the Amenity Park in the centre of the village with the preparation of the erection of statue and memorials to former renowned work personalities with roots in Abbeydorney. The senior citizens of the Abbeydorney area also benefit greatly from the project as the Active Retired Faciliator organised social evenings for them on a fortnightly basis. The schemes also provides administration support to the Shannow FRC. Our researcher is sourcing local history to preserve it for future generations. The Community Laundry provides a low cost laundry service to the local community. The Environmental Workers maintain our garden beds, grass areas leading into the village and within the village park and assist within the maintenance and upkeep of the wildlife ducks area. As we are entering the Tidy Towns competition this year they ensure the village is clear of litter and access roads and presentable to the public. |
| Abbeydorney Parish Community Hall | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Milltown, ,Abbeydorney,,Co.Kerry | We provide 4 course lunch & entertainment once a fortnight for senior citizens, also laundry &am...; Doctor's health clinic, preschool for children, badminton club, dance classes, scór competitions, fitness classes for primary school children, drama shows and concerts, meeting rooms etc |
| Asdee Club 55 Active Retired | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | Asdee Village,,Listowel,,Co Kerry | Ojective to help older people remain active, health and less isolated, forging new social contacts a...d friendships with one another. We meet on a weekly basis in the Centre for exercises, bowling, art, botha, bingo, singing/music and tea/scones. This organisation is inclusive and welcome everyone despite age, gender or class |
| Asdee Community Alert | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Parish Hall,,Bridge Street, ,Ballylongford, ,Listowel,Co. Kerry | Community Text Alert Seniors Alert Scheme Community Awareness Security of the elderly and vulnera...le |
| Asdee Community Centre Committee | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Asdee Village,,Listowel,,Co Kerry | The objective to procide a fitting facility where all members of our community, groups and organisat...on can come meet, play, work and socialise in a safe, comfortable and healthy atmosphere,. Activities include active retired group, primary school children exercises, GAA meetings and exercises, Defibulatior training and meetings, parents association |
| Asdee Community Development Association | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Asdee Village,,Listowel,,Kerry | Our Community Development Association has been setup to try and improve the attractiveness and facil...ties of the village and surrounding areas. Our regular meetings aim to foster a greater community spirit and to generate ideas to keep trying to enhance the area. Particularly as we are located on the Wild Atlantic Way, we want to develop a sustainable plan to attract potential tourists, while also increasing the appeal to families looking to settle in a safe and healthy environment. |
| Asdee Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Asdee Village,,Listowel, ,Co Kerry. | Keeping the village and general area clean, pleasant and aesthetically presentable to all.... |
| Baile An Gharrai Resident Assocation | Housing/Residents Associations | 35 Baile An Gharrai,Lixnaw,Co Kerry | we are newly formed residents association who have 4 members in totally to maintain the green areas... |
| Ballybunion Active Retirement | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | Doon East,,Ballybunion,,Co. Kerry. | We are an open, inclusive, transparent, voluntary, non-profit community organisation. Our aims are ...o further a positive attitude towards ageing, to promote physical and mental well-being, reduce social isolation, promote cross-generational friendships and provide supports to members and our community which is in a rural and somewhat isolated location. We accomplish this through weekly meetings, activities, events and outings that expand interests, increase creative skills and build on talents. |
| Ballybunion Community Centre | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Ballybunion Community Centre,,Lartigue Road,,Ballybunion, ,Co. Kerry | To operate a community centre incorporating sporting facilities, meeting rooms, childcare, afterscho...l facilities, storage for community owned items such as Christmas decorations. The centre is also the base for the local Community Employment Scheme. |
| Ballybunion Community Forum Limited | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Main Street,,Ballybunion,,Co. Kerry. | To establish,conduct and maintain an organisation for the promotion of Ballybunion and surrounding a...eas |
| Ballybunion First Responders | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Izek House ,Gortnaskeha Commons ,Ballybunion ,Co Kerry | We are dispatched by the National Ambulance Service to look after a patient suffering a life threate...ing medical emergency until the ambulance arrives. |
| Ballybunion Marketing | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Ballybunion Guesthouse,Listowel Road,Ballybunion,County Kerry | Town Web Site of Ballybunion. Community Group to market national and International visitors to Bally...union |
| Ballybunion Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | 1 Ozone Terrace,,Ballybunion,,Co. Kerry. | To make Ballybunion an attractive place to visit by continually improving the town and its environs.... |
| Ballybunion Wildcats Basketball Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Ballybunion Community Centre, Lartigue Rd, Ballybunion, Co Kerry | Our objectives are to encourage, facilitate and enable people of all ages to participate in basketba...l and to assist in the provision of competitive oppertunities for all levels and age groups.Our aim is to support, develop, enhance and promote basketball in Ballybunion and the surrounding areas and to increase opportunities for girls, people with disabilities, people from ethnic and disadvantaged groups to participate in all levels of basketball.We aim to promote good practice when working with children and young people, To provide coaches with the training necessary to provide encouragement, direction, teamwork, positive thinking, respect for players and the game . |
| Ballydonoghue Community Alert | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Ballydonoghue,,Lisselton,,Co Kerry. | Community Text Alert, Seniors Alert Scheme, Community Awareness, Security of the elderly and vulnera...le. |
| Ballyduff Active Retirement Group | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | "Bealtaine", Upper Benmore,Ballyduff,Tralee,Co. Kerry | The aim of the group is to ensure that our members, who are older people, no longer in employment, r...main active in the local community, through a programme of social, physical, artistic, educational and recreational activities. |
| Ballyduff Amateur Boxing Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | c/o John Regan,,Knopogue,,Ballyduff,Tralee,,Co.Kerry. | To teach, develop and promote boxing through physical fitness classes and technincal coaching, avail...ble to those living in Ballyduff and surrounding areas, of all age groups. Our services help those from disadvantaged backgrounds as well as those with disabiities to take part in physical activity. We also promote awareness of healthy eating and the dangers of drugs and engage in fundraising for charity organisations. It has been a vitally important pillar of the community in ballyduff for the last 28 years, and has achieved many notable titles at County, Provincial, National and International level. |
| Ballyduff Community Alert | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | c/o Tom Joe O'Carroll,,The Garage,,Ballyduff,,Tralee,,Co Kerry. | To ensure the safety of all who live in the area.... |
| Ballyduff Community Council | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Ballyduff Community Centre,,Ballyduff, ,Tralee,,Co. Kerry. | Promote all sections of the community.... |
| Ballyduff Coursing Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Rahela,,Ballyduff,,Tralee,,Co. Kerry. | To run a top class annual coursing meeting in the parish... |
| Ballyduff Festive Lights | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Ballyduff, ,Tralee, ,Co. Kerry. | The main aim of our organisation is to provide Festive Lighting around our village over the Christma... period.We provide murials ,Christmas trees and crib around the village,The main aaim is to provide community spirit and create a sense of togetherness in what is considered to be a Clar area,We have been lighting up the village for around 12 years now and it has created a lot of goodwill amongst our village, especially for those who come home at Christmas and for those people passing through our village. |
| Ballyduff GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Benmore,,Ballyduff,,Tralee,,Co. Kerry. | Our aims are to provide the population of Ballyduff and close surrounding areas the best in terms of...facilities/coaching and game time.We provide hurling and football from aged 6 to senior level along with camogie and.underage football for the local girls and girls from the surrounding clubs. |
| Ballyduff GAA Ladies Gaelic Football | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Ballyduff, ,Tralee,,Co. Kerry | Our objective is to provide a safe and secure environment for girls and ladies of all ages and abil...ties to practice and play gaelic football. Our activities are mentoring and coaching of gaelic games. Our aim is to recruit as many girls as possible to play gaelic football while enjoying physical activity and social interaction in a team setting. |
| Ballyduff In Bloom | Tidy Towns | Ballyduff ,Tralee, Co.Kerry | Tidy Towns type group.To enhance the visual appearance of the village... |
| Ballyduff in Bloom (Village Renewal) | Tidy Towns | Ballinbranig ,Ballyduff,Tralee,Co.Kerry | Formed in 2012 we are a tidy towns based group. The main aim of our group is to enhance the visual ...ppearance of the village with flowers, To promote well being and good will. |
| Ballyheigue Active Over 55’S Retirement Group | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | c/o Family Resource Centre,Sraid Thaidgh,,BallyheigueCo, Kerry | Provide facilities and activities for the active retired in the community.... |
| Ballyheigue Community Centre | Non-Profiit Community services (e.g. meals on wheels, community laundry) | Ballyheigue Social Economic Enterprises Limited,,Sandhills Road,,Ballyheigue,,Co.Kerry | The Main objectives for which the company is established are: To benefit the community of Ballyheigu... Co Kerry and its environs by operating a Daycare facility, Meals on Wheels, Laundry, Gym, Sports/recreation Hall, Meeting rooms and a Youth Space facility. |
| Ballyheigue Development Association | Business associations/Economic development | c/o Family Resource Centre,Sraid Thaidgh,Ballyheigue,Co. Kerry | To encourage community participation and togetherness in developing the town of Ballyheigue. To act ...s an umbrella group for the local organisations and businesses. |
| Ballyheigue Inshore Rescue Service | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Dromature Pier,,Ballyheigue, ,Co. Kerry | Saving lives at sea, recovery of those lost at sea. Education of children to the dangers of the sea....Coastal search of missing persons. Safety assistance for local events. |
| Ballyheigue Summer Festival | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | c/o Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre,,Sraid Thaidhg,,Ballyheigue,,Co. Kerry | Annual summer festival to promote the town and attract tourism. Over 80 events take place over a wee.... Family orientated with an emphasis on fun, games, arts and participation. |
| Ballyheigue Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Mountway, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry | To maintain improve and enhance the village of Ballyheigue and the surrounding area (from Healy'...s cross to the Tralee road, Mountway, Harty's terrace and Cliff road as far as and including Marian Park. Keep grass cut in green areas, maintain shrub & flower beds, keep the area litter free. Promote biodiversity and recycling. Organise a beach clean up twice per year and take part in and promote the KWD/ Kerry County Council green day. Promote environmental awareness in our local primary schools. |
| Ballylongford Active Retirement Group | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | Kitty McElligott,,Pulleen,,Tarbert,,Co. Kerry | To provide a place within the community whereby those over 55 can meet on a weekly basis to particip...te in activities and talk about topics/issues of relevant. Kerry Community Transport collects members at their homes, without this facility it would not be feasible to continue to run the active retirement group. On occasion the group go on outings also facilitated by this transport service. |
| Ballylongford Boat Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Salleen Pier,,Ballylongford, ,Co. Kerry | This is a voluntary club the aim of which is to promote sailing and other related water sports and a...tivities within the local community and to help ensure in so far as is possible that all water based activities are pursued with maximum emphasis on the safety of the participants and observers and adherence to national and local laws and regulations |
| Ballylongford Christmas Lights Project Group | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | c/o David Byrne,Lenamore,,Ballylomgford,,Kerry | Our aim is to make our village an exceptionally welcoming and cheerful place over the Christmas peri...d for all of our returning family members, local businesses, local organisations and families. To create a friendly and positive atmosphere for all the people of our locality. in our first year (2015), we managed to gather support from all the local community groups, coordinated by the excellent tidy towns organisation, to provide large, fully lit, Christmas trees and limited street lighting for the first time in the history of our village. During that project, which was decided on in early November, we raised our own funds directly and had support of from Kerry County Council which was vital. We now have all our own tree lighting of over, our own professional tree bases built, some small street pole lighting , promotional signage and an active local committee made up of all local organisations, mainly due to the support received from the council and the success of own efforts. We had a very successful lighting ceremony with over 200 people attending with local choirs and local schools. We now want to build on this plus put up professional larger street pole lighting which will enhance the village and add to our very successful first year. |
| Ballylongford GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Main Street,,Ballylongford,,Co. Kerry | Promotion of GAA in Ballylongford. We have approx. 10 teams competing at various age groups and at v...rious levels. |
| Ballylongford Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Lenamore,,Ballylongford,,Co Kerry | Our aim is to enhance our community for the betterment of all who live and pass through our village ...nd surrounding roads. Community participation is what the whole project is about |
| Beale GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Stack Park,,Sandhill Road,,Ballybunion,,Co. Kerry. | Beale GAA is the main sporting club for the Ballybunion area. We promote participation in Gaelic Foo...ball at all levels and have an active Senior Mens Club, Senior Ladies Club and Coiste na nOg catering for boys and girls under 18. Our facilities at Stack Park are used by Scoil Iosagain (Primary School) , St Josephs (Secondary School) , Colaiste Bhreannain (Irish College) and Ballybunion Community Games. Beale GAA holds a weekly fundraising lotto in conjunction with Ballybunion Community Centre and endeavours to hold at least one major community social event every year (Panto, Dance Night, White Collar Boxing) as well as organising a major Halloween Ghost Trail every October |
| Bevely Limited t/a Ballybunion Health and Leisure Centre | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Kit Ahern Road,,Ballybunnion,,Co. Kerry | To run a health and leisure centre... |
| Causeway Badminton Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Feans, ,Causeway, ,Tralee, ,Co. Kerry. | We are a sports club with a focus on the sport of badminton. The objective is to build a strong club...from the community to help strengthen community spirit and |
| Causeway Development Association | Tidy Towns | Dromkeen West,,Causeway,,Co.Kerry. | Maintaining the village and outskirts... |
| Causeway Historical & Heritage Association | Historical, Genealogy and Archaeology societies | CO Seamus Buckley,Dromkeen East,,Causeway,,Co. Kerry. | To produce publication(s) to record the social, economic and cultural activity of the parish... |
| Craft Makers | Business associations/Economic development | 37 Ashe Street,,Tralee.,Co. Kerry | To provide a forum for the making, learning and buying of craft in Kerry.... |
| Crotta O’Neills GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Dromakee,,Kilflynn,,Co.Kerry. | Hurling Club... |
| Duagh Community Alert | Community Alert/Safety Groups | C/O Tracey Horan,,Lisroe,,Duagh,,Listowel,,Co Kerry. | Initially set up Text Alert for Duagh Parish but want to extend the service to provide and support t...e elderly in the community by co-ordinating the applications for personal alarms/pendants for these people. |
| Duagh Sports and Leisure Complex | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Duagh,Listowel,Co. Kerry | The provision of a sports and leisure complex and ancillary facilities including various meeting roo...s and hospatility suite to service primarily the community of Duagh and surrounding communities. |
| Duagh Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Foildarrig, Duagh, Listowel, Co Kerry. | Create awareness of everyone taking responsibility for their area. Working with the community, busin...ss and school.Setting flowers, trees. Cleaning painting. Weeding. |
| Ecotrek Ballybunion | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Church Road Ballybunion | Historical research walks/talks and Ecotourism related research.... |
| Feale Drive Community House | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | 55/56 Feale Drive,Listowel | To promote the interests of all residents of Feale Drive including improving local facilities, the e...vironment, community relations, housing and safety. To improve the general well being and situation of residents through organised events. |
| Finuge Freewheelers Cycling Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Finuge,,Co. Kerry. | Finuge Freewheelers C.C. are a community based cycling club catering for all cyclists regardless of ...ge or experience. We aim to grow and expand our membership whilst still maintaining our club ethos of "all are welcome and nobody gets left behind". |
| Finuge GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Finuge, Co.Kerry | Finuge GAA caters for all those wishing to play football at all ages from under 6 to Senior age grou.... |
| Finuge Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Finuge, Lixnaw Co Kerry | To improve the Village window Boxes Hanging Baskets Paint signs remove Ivy from the nice Stone wall... Litter free village if that is Possible we have a very nice Thatched House in the Village repair gates |
| Finuge/StSenans GAA Ladies Football Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | C/O Cathy O'Sullivan, Deerpark, Lixnaw, Co Kerry | The main objective of F/SS is to provide football, games and social inclusion activities to girls/wo...en from U6 up to and including Gaelic for Mothers. Young girls/women of all ages are also encourages to keep active and fit through sports activities at ages where they there is a huge drop out from sports, U16+. We were formed mainly as a sporting outlet for mothers and local girls but we gathered momentum and gained some great players throughout the years. As our club is traditionally made up of Finuge GAA, St Senans GAA and Lixnaw GAA, lifetime friends are made within a group who would not normally socialise together. It helps mothers and others who are normally on a sidelines to feel included in the community as they are encouraged to take up the sport or to become active in the club. Girls, at all abilities and ages, are make to feel part of a club and belonging to something. |
| Irremore Community Alert | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Irremore,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | Helping to deter criminal activity and have a safer community... |
| KDYS Listowel | Youth Clubs/Groups | KDYS Youth Centre,Upper Church Street,Listowel,Co Kerry | KDYS is a voluntary not for profit organisation, working with young people... |
| Kenny Heights Residents Association | Housing/Residents Associations | Kenny Heights,Cahirdown ,Listowel,Co Kerry | We are a residents association in a large estate in Listowel, Co Kerry comprised of 44 houses called...Kenny heights. We set this up in September 2012 when the Estate was formally handed to the council on completion by the developer. We are a group of volunteers who formed a committee, collect maintenance fees from each household, pay for grass cutting and take great pride in the landscaping and upkeep of our estate which has led us to win many awards in the Listowel tidy towns. It is a relatively new estate with immature trees and shrubs but we have improved it every year adding to the aesthetic look of the estate including planting, new entrance stone, new bench. We hope that with your help we can continue our hard work to make Kenny Heights a much sought after address and place to live. We have involved young and old residents to assist with the landscaping, learning about biodiversity, pollinators and we are very proud to live here, |
| KERRY BRANCH OF ARTHRITIS IRELAND | Social/Health Groups (e.g. alcohol and mental health support groups, Counselling) | 5 GLENARD ,TRALEE, ,Co. KERRY | The aims of the Kerry Branch of Arthritis Ireland are to provide support and information to arthriti... sufferers and the people who care for them in the Kerry area. “Little things make a big difference in the lives of people living with arthritis” When suffering from arthritis it is the LITTLE THINGS that people take for granted that become BIG THINGS, like tying shoes laces, preparing a dinner, lifting up your child, brushing your teeth. Arthritis makes a BIG DIFFERENCE (loss of independence, reduced quality of life depression, isolation, pain and fear) to thousands of people’s lives in Ireland today. Arthritis Ireland is a hands on organisation that is doing a range of big & little things to improve the lives of people living with arthritis. We are Irelands only organisation that is single-mindedly focused on transforming the experience of people with arthritis. Every day, we do voluntary work in communities across Ireland providing community based education programmes to help people effectively manage and control this devastating disease. Actively drive grassroots advocacy so that the voice of people with arthritis is heard and understood and we work with the medical community to control and cure arthritis. |
| Kerry Cancer Support Trust CLG Trading as Kerry Cancer Support Group Kerry Cork Health Link Bus | Non-Profiit Community services (e.g. meals on wheels, community laundry) | 124 Tralee Town Centre Apartments,Maine Street,Tralee,Co. Kerry | Our 30 seater bus travels to CUH, The Mercy, The Bons Cork and The Cork Clinic 5 days a week bringin... the service user for treatment free & we have a dedicated time slot for our users at the hospital minimising delays. It serves Kerry and parts of W Cork and we guarantee complete confidentiality. The service is a vital one and has been likened, by users, to a “travelling support group”. Bridging Transport Service provides transport to treatment for service users on a one off basis where no other service meets their needs. We cover hospitals in Kerry, Cork and Limerick. Info/Ed service – We deliver a “Reduce your Risk” programme to schools, colleges and Comm groups in the region. This service provides info on cancer and ways to reduce the risk, knowing your body, looking out for changes, acting on those changes and a healthy lifestyle. We have a very active Peer Companion where past service users meet and support new ones. We are also part of the very successful Blankets of Hope project. |
| Kerry Citizens Information Service CLG | Social Enterprise | 4 Bridge Lane ,Tralee ,Co Kerry | Kerry Citizens Information Service provides free, confidential, information, advice, and advocacy se...vices in relation to your rights, entitlements and the social services that exist to support you. We can provide you with information on a wide range of issues, including employment rights, housing, social welfare, family matters, pensions, migrant rights, health services, education, disability and much more. We can also help you to complete forms, write letters, make telephone calls and calculate your entitlements. Currently, Kerry Citizens Information Service has 6 drop in centres – Tralee, Killarney, Killorglin, Listowel, Kenmare, Caherciveen and an outreach in Dingle monthly. You can just call in, no appointment needed. |
| Kerry Community Awards Committee | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | c/o Community Department,Kerry County Council,County Buildings,Tralee Co Kerry | To recognise, reward and encourage the efforts of the Community & Voluntary Sector which works t... improve the social economic cultural and environmental quality of life in Kerry. |
| Kerry Community Transport | Business associations/Economic development | Sliabh Luachra Cultural Centre,Scartaglin,Co Kerry | Local Link Kerry (LLK) manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a combination of scheduled Public &... Community Transport Services in Co. Kerry. LLK also coordinate a range of services for Agencies and Organisations around the County. Local Link Kerry is the Trading Name of Kerry Community Transport CLG and is an agent of the National Transport Authority. Kerry Community Transport CLG is an Independent Company with Charitable Status and is a non- profit organisation. There are 17 Local Link offices nationally. |
| Kerry County Board GAA | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | The Pavilion,Austin Stack Park,Tralee,Co Kerry | Voluntary Sports organisation promoting gaelic games activities at all age levels in the county... |
| Kerry Craft &Design Education Ltd t/a Original Kerry | Business associations/Economic development | Kerry Woollen Mills, Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry,Ireland | Original Kerry is an umbrella brand which represents a network of designers, artists and craft maker.... It supports education, development and the growth of Kerry's craft industry and promotes Kerry Craft Trail as an authentic activity for locals and visitors to enjoy |
| Kerry Diocesan Youth Service | Youth Clubs/Groups | KDYS Youth Centre,,Fairhill,,Killarney,,Co. Kerry | KDYS is a voluntary not for profit youth work organisation providing a range of programmes and servi...es to young people. families and communities in the Diocese of Kerry |
| Kerry Hospice Foundation | Social/Health Groups (e.g. alcohol and mental health support groups, Counselling) | Palliative Care Unit ,University Hospital Kerry ,Rathass,Tralee ,Co.Kerry | To raise funds to support the Kerry Hospice / Palliative Care unit sand the Home Care Nurses in thei... treatment of terminally ill patients. At present we are building an inpatient unit with 15 rooms all en-suite at a cost of €6.2 million funded by the Kerry Hospice Foundation. |
| Kerryhead Half Marathon (Half on the Head) | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Dirtane,,Ballyheigue,,Co. Kerry | Voluntary non profit group which runs annual half marathon and 10km run to attract visitors to the l...cality and to promote Balyheigue. Procative community involvement is essential and all proceeds go to local projects and groups. |
| Kilflynn Area Development CLG | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Kilflynn ,Tralee,Co. Kerry | Provide amenities for the local community Groups... |
| Kilflynn Community Together | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Mick Brady,,Crotta,,Kilflynn,,Tralee,,Co. Kerry | Vision: To work collectively to support the development and enhancement of the village of Kilflynn a...d surrounding areas. Aims: Kilflynn Community Together's aim is for all the community to work together for the betterment of Kilflynn. The enhancement of the physical and social environment of Kilflynn village and surrounding areas, with particular reference to: a) The general improvement, enrichment and development of the environment b) The development of community spirit and pride. c) The promotion of an atmosphere of good neighborliness’. d) The encouragement of greater interaction among local people. e) Enhancement of the appearance and ecology of Kilflynn and surroundings. f) The development of whatever facilities are deemed necessary to cater for young and old. |
| Kilflynn Enchanted CLG T/A Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival. | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Crotta, Lixnaw, Tralee, Co. Kerry | We are a not for profit company set up for the primary purpose of hosting a fairy festival in the vi...lage of Kilflynn ( 10km from Tralee). The company comprises of seventeen members, ten directors and over 80 local volunteers all from Kilflynn and the surrounding area. Our directors have eight appointed officers and four team leaders. |
| Killehenny Heritage Historical & Arts Society | Historical, Genealogy and Archaeology societies | C/o Tommy Allen, ,Ahafona,,Ballybunion,,Co Kerry | We are a passionate group with interest in our local history heritage & sculpture ,our aim is to...preserve & uprooted these |
| Kilmoyley Community Care Centre | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Ballymacandrew, ,Ardfert, ,Co Kerry | In the tight knit community of Kilmoyley the Community Care Centre is a major focal point and a plac... where the many varying facets of the community come together. In fulfilling our aims the centre is continually used by many groups, clubs and people of all ages. The adjoining primary school use our centre almost on a daily basis so as to achieve the many attributes and challenges of the modern day curriculum. Many parishioners would strongly agree that the centre has enhanced good neighborliness and has provided a unique place for all to come together. There is a broad spectrum of age groups benefiting from the centre. It is used for birthday parties, Halloween Hooleys, sports clubs, meetings, exercise classes, craft fairs, cards, support groups, to mention just a few. Every Christmas there is a wonderful dinner party for the senior citizens. The spacious hall is transformed into a winter wonderland filled with music, song and laughter. Since 2006 the Community Care Centre has injected huge life into our parish. There is a sense of pride and appreciation for this multipurpose hall. |
| Kilmoyley Tidy Towns | Tidy Towns | Kilmoyley, ,Tralee, ,Co. Kerry | To enhance the physical and social environment of Kilmoyley and surrounding areas. with particular r...ference to 1) The general improvement, enhancement and development of the physical environment, 2) the promotion of the atmosphere of good neighbourliness, 3) The encouragement of greater interaction among local people. 4) Enhancement of the appearance and ecology of Kilmoyley and Kerry. 5) The development of whatever facilities are deemed necessary to cater for young and elderly. |
| Kilshenane Community Development Group | Burial Ground Committees | c/o Andy Smith,Meadow View,Banemore,Listowel,Co. Kerry | Kilshenane Community Development Group was established to formalize an existing arrangement where vo...unteers carried out maintenance on the burial grounds, St Senan's Holy Well and grotto at Kilshenane. Our work involves landscaping, cleaning, weeding and general maintenance at these three sites. |
| Knockalougha Rambling House | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | Knockalougha, ,Knocknagoshel, ,Co. Kerry | Having restored an old farmhouse which was built in the 1860's we run a rambling house on the 3...d Tuesday of every month to keep alive the culture and heritage of the people and place of the area and surrounding districts. |
| Knockanure Development Association | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | Knockanure,,Moyvane,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | To provide community and social facilities for the people of Knockanure and surrounding areas. In t...ese challenging times our priority is to combat rural isolation. The Community Centre main’s objective is to act as a focus and catalyst for all the community both young and old. Activities include Social Day for Elderly, Dancing Classes, Erobic Classes, Birthday Parties, Christening & Church Events |
| Knockanure GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Knockanure, ,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | Group supporting local community athletics, GAA football and Tidy Towns.... |
| Lartigue Monorail Committee | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | John B Keane Road,Listowel,Co Kerry | Monorail museum and Train trip on famous restored Monorail trail and coaches... |
| LB Rovers FC Soccer Academy | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Moybella,,Lisselton,,Co. Kerry. | LB Rovers FC Soccer Academy is only in its third year of existence. It was set up in Sept 2012 by Eo...n O’Mahony and the soccer academy has grown steadily over the years. He felt there was a need to provide a Soccer Academy in the Ballybunion and Lisselton areas. Last September a formal committee structure was put in place in order to help the academy to grow and develop. Since September 2015 there has been a huge growth in numbers attending the academy. There are coaching sessions on a weekly basis provided to children from the ages of 5 up to 12 years of age. There are over 80 children attending the academy on a regular basis. The coaching sessions are delivered by coaches who are Garda Vetted and have completed the required coaching courses. The academy also organises regular matches for all age groups from U7 up to U12. The numbers have been so strong that at U12 the academy has a team competing in the Kerry School Boys Division 3 League. The aims of the soccer academy are to provide an outlet for children who live in the locality to get physical exercise on a regular basis in a safe and friendly environment. It gives these kids an opportunity to learn new skills, gain new friendships and to get experience of playing for a team. These are all important as it will enable the child to develop and grow in a balanced manner. |
| Listowel & District Historical Society | Historical, Genealogy and Archaeology societies | C/o 24 The Square,Listowel,Co. Kerry. | The main aim of Listowel & District Historical Society is to record, study and preserve the poli...ical, social, cultural & industrial history of Listowel and surrounding parishes. To date the Society has undertaken an annual series of lectures, historical walks & bus tours relating to local history. It has also organised activities as part of specific events including Listowel Military Tattoo, Heritage Week and North Kerry Heritage Experience. It works closely with the Seanchaí - Kerry Writers' Museum, Listowel where all its activities take place. The Society has also developed a relationship with Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society who promote its events to their members and through their website. |
| Listowel Celtic AFC | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Pat Kennedy Park,,Tanavalla,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | Listowel Celtic AFC are now in our 53rd year as a club, based at Pat Kennedy Park, Tanavalla, Listow...l, Co Kerry. We cater for boys & girls from 5 years of age to adult. We provide teams at all ages and also have a special inclusion team with our Football For all programme. We have Three full size grass pitches, two 7 aside grass pitches and an all weather training pitch. A club house with 4 changing rooms, clubroom, Laundry & Kitchen areas. Up to 1000 people pass through our ground on any given week. We promote the game of soccer in Listowel, North Kerry and beyond with some players from Beaufort to Glin, Co. Limerick. We aim to provide top class facilities with highly qualified coaches. Our facilities are used by the wider community including the local schools and the NKPFMH. |
| Listowel Comhaltas | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | The Seanchai,The Square,Listowel,Kerry | Primarily the managing and promotion of Irish music and dance, also the promotion of Irish culture i... general and the language.In Listowel we integrate all demographics of the community. We offer lessons, concerts, workshops. We are available for entertaining at all community activities. |
| Listowel Community Alert | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Ballybunion Road, Listowel | To provide security for elderly people who live on there own,or with another older person.Provides a...arms under Seniors Alert Scheme through Pobal |
| Listowel Community Centre Ltd | Community Alert/Safety Groups | Town Park, Bridge Rd., Listowel | Our vision is to provide flexible, versatile spaces that can be used for many and varied purposes, c...tering for the population base in Listowel and surrounding areas now and for future generations to come. The mission of the Company is to promote community development and provide affordable leisure, recreational and social amenities for the community and surrounding areas. The aims of the Company are: To provide a facility and service that is welcoming, accessible and affordable to all population groups. To become viable and sustainable outside of grant aid and conduct one-off large scale fundraising projects To be a facility provider that embellishes the spirit of social entrepreneurship whilst balancing both community-need and profit-driven services. |
| Listowel Emmets GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Páirc Mhic Stighig,,Lios Tuathail,,Contae Chiarraí. | Listowel Emmets are a Gaelic Football team in based in Listowel Town. Our Members are all from Listo...el Parish and our aims are to promote and develop gaelic games in Listowel. We cater for all teams Juvenile to Senior of both Ladies and Men, boys and girls |
| Listowel Foroige | Youth Clubs/Groups | 12 Knockroe Drive,Listowel,Kerry | Our Leadership programme recognises the leadership capabilities and potential in young people so tha... they can aspire to being future leaders. This programme allows young people to explore the needs of the community, develop an action plan and make it a reality Foróige clubs are a fun, safe place for young people to hang out, meet new friends, be listened to and grow |
| Listowel Municipal Area Kerry Comahirle na nOg | Youth Clubs/Groups | KDYS, Church Street, Listowel, Co. Kerry | Kerry Comhairle na nÓg is one of 31 youth councils in the country, which give children and young pe...ple the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies. In light of the fact that Comhairle na nÓg is for young people under the age of 18 and who therefore have no other voting mechanism to have their voice heard, Comhairle na nÓg is designed to enable young people to have a voice on the services, policies and issues that affect them in their local area. Kerry Comhairle na nOg is a youth-led initiative that has around 60 members spread throughout the county. They meet in sub-committees in Killarney, Listowel, Tralee and Caherciveen as well as the large group meeting every two months in Tralee. Recent topics that the comhairle have taken on include mental health and drug and alcohol awareness. In terms of mental health the young people organised a mental health first aid training course for teachers and youth workers, and they also organised a colour run on Banna Beach to promote positive mental health. For their drugs and alcohol topic they designed and developed 'Hugs not Drugs' wristbands, ran information stands in their schools, helped launch an information booklet and made a DVD with signposting information to help services. This year the comhairle are working on the topics of sexual health and youth information. |
| Listowel Pitch And Putt Club | Social/Health Groups (e.g. alcohol and mental health support groups, Counselling) | Town Park, Bridge Rd., Listowel | To provide an affordable outdoor activity from the young to the elderly both male and female. It is ...lso a great social outlet and meeting place for all players with the emphasis mainly on taking part and enjoying yourself. |
| Listowel Rugby Football Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | c/o Andy Smith,,Meadow View,,Banemore,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | Listowel Rugby Football Club promotes participation in rugby among girls and boys aged between 6 and...18 years as well as at senior level (over 18 years) in the North Kerry/West Limerick area. We encourage community involvement in the club through an ethos of participation and fun. |
| Listowel Techspace | Youth Clubs/Groups | Seanchai,Listowel,Kerry | Each individual TechSpace site offers an informal (planned and structured) atmosphere, designed to k...ep young people engaged and active. An individual computer or laptop is made available to every young person to work on, however, members are also free to use their own devices, whether PC, Mac, Linux, tablet or mobile. Each day the young people work on their own projects and get one-to-one assistance, guidance and support from the TechSpace Coordinator / Educator and volunteers. Young people work on both individual and group projects on themes chosen by the young people about issues that are important in their lives. Activites are designed based on the interests of the young people attending the 'TechSpace'. All young people can participate in our global education program, Adobe Youth Voices program and / or participate in wider STEM activities (science, technology, engineering and maths) such as robotics and electronics. Our trained educators are expert facilitators of youth development and learning. They support their program by recruiting volunteers with the expertise they need to run different activities and enhance what they can offer to their young people. |
| Listowel Tidy Towns Group | Tidy Towns | 9 O'Connell's Avenue,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | Our objectives are to work with the whole community to present Listowel to its highest potential Our...aim is to win 2016 Irelands Tidiest Town (Listowel won the Tidiest Small Town in 2015!) With this in mind our group with the help of other Volunteers, work tirelessly at litter control and other enhancement projects to present Listowel not only for competition but the benefit of residence and visitors alike. |
| Listowel Writers’ Week | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | 24 The Square,Listowel,Co Kerry | Listowel Writers' Week is an internationally acclaimed literary festival devoted to bringing to...ether writers and audiences at unique and innovative events in the historic and intimate surroundings of Listowel. Writers and audiences of all ages benefit and enjoy substantive artistic content, guidance and inspiration from award-winning authors. It is an inclusive organisation helping to advance education across all groups, including those with special educational needs, ethnic and local communities, and provides a platform for participants to perform their art form. It's aim is to ensure the future and success of literature and the progression of the festival. |
| Listowel-Panissieres France Family Town Twinning | Twinning Committees | Clieveragh,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | French family town twinning based on Lartigue monorailway links... |
| Lixnaw Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | Ceolann Cultural Centre, ,The Village,,Lixnaw, ,Co. Kerry | Lixnaw Comhaltas branch aims to promote all aspects of our culture. This is achieved through weekly...classes in traditional music, singing, dancing & the Irish language. Classes are held in Ceolann Cultural Centre as well as two festivals which are held annually, the Féile Feabhra & Féile Cheoil. |
| Lixnaw Community Centre | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Clogher, ,Lixnaw,,Co. Kerry. | Provide a facilities so that community activities can be developed and sustained... |
| Lixnaw Coursing Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Gransha,,Lixnaw,,Co. Kerry. | To run an annual coursing meeting in the parish usually held first weekend in November.... |
| Lixnaw Development Association | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Derrevrin,,Abbeydorney,,Co. Kerry | Our aim is to develop Lixnaw village and the surrounding areas. We wish to make it pleasing to the ...ye and to attract visitors as there is a big heritage trade in Lixnaw. |
| Lixnaw GAA Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Hermitage Park, ,Lixnaw, ,Co. Kerry. | The promotion of hurling at all age levels from under 6 to minor and Senior, Intermediate and Junior...grades. |
| Moyvane Community Sports Hall Limited | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Moyvane,Co. Kerry | Our organisation oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the local sports hall... |
| Moyvane Development Association (MDA) | Tidy Towns | Ahalahana,,Moyvane,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | The main object for which the MDA is established is to promote community Development with a view to...sustainably improve the economic, social and cultural well being of the people of the parish of Moyvane in the County of Kerry. |
| Moyvane GAA Coiste na Nog | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Con Brosnan Park, ,Moyvane,,Listowel,,Co Kerry. | Development of football skills for both boys and girls from the age of 4 to 16... |
| Moyvane I.C.A. | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Moyvane,Listowel,Co. Kerry | Moyvane I.C.A. is a voluntary group. There are 21 members in the group. The group meets fortnightly ...n the Marian Hall, Moyvane.The I.C.A. is a very active association in the parish catering for social gatherings, organising various classes for members and non members, organizing information evenings on topics of interest to the general public and the Guild is always available to help out when needed. Our aim is to increase our membership and to continue to take an active part in our local community. |
| North East & West Kerry Dark Sky Association. | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | Church Road,,Ballybunion. | An association to raise awareness on the benefit of dark skies, impacts on the nighttime environment...and solutions to preserve exceptional dark sky sites for future generations. Selected for Irish Chapter Dark Sky program. |
| North Kerry Home Maintenance Service for Older People | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | 20 Upper William Street,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | North Kerry Older Persons Service provides handymen for a low cost maintenance and minor repair serv...ce which is targeted specifically at the older community of North Kerry, making home repairs affordable. The population is living longer and people desire to remain in their homes. North Kerry Older Persons Services was designed by understanding local needs and established to target the most vulnerable target group identified in the community. The target group includes people aged 65 and over, older people living alone with low income, older people living in poor housing conditions, older people living in isolated areas. |
| North Kerry Tourism Forum | Community Development Organisations/Associations (e.g. Rural Development Groups, Community Councils) | 51 Charles St,Listowel. | To Promote, Develop and Protect North Kerry as a tourism region.... |
| North Kerry Walks Co. Limited | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | c/o 8 Springfield,Ballyvelly,Tralee,Co. Kerry | The group in conjunction with local communities maintains several pathways in the North Kerry area.... |
| Pallas / Kilflynn and District Gun Club (2006) and Game Preservation Association | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | c/o Andy Smith,Meadow View,Banemore,Listowel,Co. Kerry | The club aims to preserve club lands for the purpose of prohibiting the taking or killing of game, o... the pursuit of game thereon by persons other than those authorized by the Club. We aim to develop and improve the game stocks on club lands as well as promoting the conservation of wildlife and its habitat on club lands. We carry out such programs of vermin control as the Club may from time to time determine and co-operate with landowners and the Garda Siochána in ensuring the observance of the state game laws. |
| Rathea / Irremore Senior Citizens | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | St. Senans, ,Mountcoal, ,Listowel,,Co. Kerry | There is Gym at the Center in Mountcoal getting them do light exercises and after noon tea Have Mus...c and get them to Dance Sing songs also make new Friends. Over the winter months there is arts & Crafts Classes Card games Keep Fit 7 Yoga |
| Rattoo Heritage Society | Historical, Genealogy and Archaeology societies | Knoppogue North, ,Ballyduff, ,Tralee, ,Co. Kerry. | The protection, preservation and promotion of the heritage and culture of Kerry by way of publicatio...s, lectures and films. |
| Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House | Non-Profiit Community services (e.g. meals on wheels, community laundry) | 5 Haig's Place,Killerisk,Tralee | Provide free cancer support services including counselling, therapies, mens/ women's and bereav...ment support groups to the people of Kerry. |
| Sean McCarthy Community Group | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Finuge Lixnaw County Kerry | The Sean McCarthy Weekend Festival was initiated back in 1993 in honour of one of the greatest song...writers ever produced. .Our programme of events is very much based on subjects that are dear to Sean such as the Sean McCarthy Ballad Competition Story Telling Dancing Music & the Bog. Any money after the weekend is invested in the village. The weekend helps the village to meet people who emigrated and return to celebrate with the community. |
| Seanchai – Kerry Writers’ Museum | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | 24 The Square,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | Our main objective is: • To establish and develop an Arts & Cultural Centre in the town of Lis...owel for the benefit of the public as a whole, to advance the unique artistic, musical and literary tradition of the Irish people. In addition the Seanchaí – Kerry Writers’ Museum aims : • To collect, safeguard, hold in trust, research, develop and interpret collections of original objects and original objects on loan, in relation to the literary & traditional arts heritage for the public benefit. • To purchase and develop buildings in the town of Listowel including Listowel Castle, and such other buildings as may from time to time arise, such buildings to be used for the benefit of the public as a whole. • To promote and disseminate information in relation to the literary and musical heritage of the Irish people; to engage in research in connection with the literary and musical heritage of the Irish people and to provide educational opportunities for students and the general public in relation to literature, music and other matters of local interest. • To develop the cultural centre as a tourist destination and to promote tourist interest in Irish culture and heritage. • To act as a co-ordinating body for the development of tourism and culture in the town of Listowel in association with local authorities, development agencies, educational interests and local communities. • To establish, operate and conduct educational courses, classes, tours and the like for tourists and literary and musical enthusiasts and other interested parties and to provide advice and consultancy on all matters in relation thereto. • To establish, operate and maintain literary, musical and cultural museums and displays and to display, manufacture, sell or deal in all sorts of related items, souvenirs and gift ware. We organise arts programmes & activities for young people and adults including creative writing, arts & crafts and drama classes & workshops, classes in traditional music, so |
| Sportsfield Drive Residents Association | Housing/Residents Associations | 1 Sportsfield Drive,,Ballyduff,,Tralee,,Co Kerry. | Working together to regenerate the area and make it a better place to live... |
| SPRAOI CHIARR | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | Kilbreanbeg Kilcummin Killarney Co. Kerry | Community IrishTraditional Arts Collective. Showcasing young talent for visitors and locals alike ...A mentorship and platform for Youth Trad Arts Hone performance skills and work in a team Celebrate local Performance culture and traditions Free quality family cultural experience Open new quality venues & audiences in Kerry to Irish Trad performance. |
| St Senans GAA Club | Community Centres/Facilities/Parish Centres | Mountcoal,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | Development and training of the youth in our community. We provide a fitness centre to our community...and creche to our younger age group |
| Tarbert Bridewell Ltd. | Community Arts & Culture (theatre, dance, amateur dramatics, writing groups, Photography, Music groups) | Tarbert,,Co Kerry. | The principal activity of Tarbert Bridewell Ltd, is to benefit the community through the operation o... Tarbert Bridewell Museum which provides facilities for historical exhibitions, education, the arts, culture, heritage, recreational activities and meeting rooms for other charitable organisations. Tarbert Bridewell was built in the 1800's and fell into serious disrepair. Tarbert Bridewell Group was set up to purchase and restore the building. It is a Listed Building and we continue to preserve the fabric of the building & exhibition. We oversee the daily operation of the museum and promote the educational & historical value of the building. Tarbert Bridewell is owned by the community and a Board of Trustees hold it trust for the people of Tarbert. |
| Tarbert Development Association (TDA) | Tidy Towns | Church Street,,Tarbert,,Co. Kerry. | TDA strive to foster a spirit of co-operation and pride in the Tarbert Community, promote best pract...ce in caring for the environment and to preserve and enhance our heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. We do this through our involvement with Tidy Towns, working with Kerry County Council to bring about improvements in approach roads, footpaths and public spaces, communicating with the Heritage Council and co-operating with other local organizations. |
| The Great Southern Trail Greenway – North Kerry | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Clieveragh,Listowel,Co. Kerry | Establishing a greenway on the North Kerry railway line Limerick to Tralee - Fenit... |
| The Ring of North Kerry Cycle | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | c/c Finuge Freewheelers Cycling Club,,Finuge, Co. Kerry | Finuge Freewheelers CC host The Ring of North Kerry Cycle on annual basis. Beginning in 2011 it serv...s to showcase the beautiful scenery of north Kerry countryside and to raise funds for assigned charities. |
| Tir na nOg Community Childcare Centre | Community Pre School Groups | Community Centre, ,Lartigue Rd,Ballybunion,Co. Kerry | We are a community childcare centre, based within the community centre in Ballybunion. We cater for ...hildren from 2 months to 13 years old. We provide full daycare, part time daycare, sessional, ECCE and after-school services. We are also available for CEC, CETS and ASCC. Our curriculum is play based. We employ 9 and also 6 Community Employment participants. We are registered and compliant with Tusla. |
| Trojan Boxing Club | Sport & Recreation groups/clubs | Keltic Business Park,,Clieveragh Industrial Estate,,Listowel,,Co. Kerry. | We are an amateur boxing club catering for both male and females from 5yrs to Adult. We aim to teac... individuals the art and skill of boxing along with instilling discipline and building their confidence. Boxing training entails alot and is a repetitive sport which requires dedication by the individual. |
| Women in Media | Community Tourism Groups/Festivals | Main Street, Ballybunion, Co Kerry | WIM aims to raise the awareness of issues pertaining to women and men in their daily lives, thus at...racting high profile media women and men to Ballybunion, gaining media coverage nationally and internationally through newspapers, radio, Facebook and twitter. This immediately results in an increase in bednights, tourists and employment in the Tourist Sector. |
| Group Name | Sub-Category | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybunion / North Kerry Environmental Forum | Not Applicable | Church Road,,Ballybunion,,Co.Kerry | We are a voluntary local community forum /association who are passionate about all matters relating ...o our environment, in particular sustainable development, biodiversity, climate change and our natural habitats, sustainable villages and towns, renewable energy resources, coastal zone management, sustainable eco travel /tourism and marine life.. |
| Duagh Graveyard Committee | Not Applicable | Duagh ,Listowel,Co. Kerry. | Duagh Graveyard Committee is a non-profit voluntary organisation. The aim of the committee is to mai...tain and improve the graveyard in Duagh. |
| Eco Trails Ballybunion | Not Applicable | Church Road Ballybunion | Walking and cycling historical tours of the Ballybunion Beale Asdee areas with a local historian pre...ent. |
| Kerry Sustainable Energy Co-operative Ltd | Not Applicable | Dreenagh East, Ballyheigue, Tralee, Co. Kerry | We are a community based co-operative business. We actively promote more local ownership of renewabl... sustainable energy creating benefits to the local community |
| Kingdom Cat and Dog Rescue Limited Company by Guarantee | Not Applicable | c/o: Sabine Batternay,Greenane,Killarney,Co. Kerry | We aim to protect and improve the lives of abused, abandoned and homeless dogs and cats and place th...m into loving permanent homes. |
| Transition Kerry | Not Applicable | c/o Niamh NI Dhúill,Gortbreac,Trálí,Co. Chiarraí | Transition Kerry is part of a local, national & international initiative. We are working togethe... to help our local communities to think about making themselves more resilient in response to three major things that are happening in our world: CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY SECURITY, FOOD SECURITY & ECONOMIC/SOCIAL CHANGE. Transition Kerry began in November 2007 as Transition Town Tralee, when we held a public meeting to look at how Tralee would be in the future with the effects of Climate Change and Peak Oil. In 2010, in response to growing demand and increased work across the county of Kerry, we changed to Transition Kerry. We have a core group of 9 people sitting on our steering group, representing a network of affiliated working groups. From the beginning we organised monthly public meetings and day events, raising awareness about issues relating to sustainability, climate change and community resilience. These talks and public meetings have focused on: ➢ Food and Biodiversity ➢ Energy ➢ Education and Awareness Raising ➢ Water ➢ Waste ➢ Transport ➢ Local Economy ➢ Personal and Community Transition Our main focus is on how to build resilient and sustainable communities. We are guided by the Transition and Permaculture Principles of Earth Care, Faire Share and People Care. Our main work is attempting to raise awareness with people and communities about how we are currently living and how sustainable it is. This also means looking at the broad area of values around social justice, environmental sustainability and building resilient communities. Transition Kerry is about creating awareness and networks to ensure that local sustainability is at the core of all actions & policies made at local, national & international levels. Our objective is to accelerate change through inspiring, encouraging, supporting, networking and training our communities as they consider and then implement their vision for the future that they want to live in. Our Wor |
| Group Name | Sub-Category | Address | Description |
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| Ard Churam Day Care Centre – North Kerry | Active Retirement Groups/Older peoples network | Greenville,,Listowel,,Co.Kerry | To provide a stimulating environment and homely atmosphere for the elderly of North Kerry wher their...needs will be met in a professional manner. |
| Asdee Mens Shed | Men's Groups (e.g. Men's Sheds) | Asdee Village,Listowel,Co. Kerry | We aim to help all men in our local community to become actively involved and as a result improve t...eir general health and wellbeing. To support men living in isolation, unemployed or retired by engaging in life giving activities such as: woodwork, wood turning, bowling, playing cards, playing pool, bingo, singing, chatting and drinking lots of tea etc. |
| Ballybunion Men’s Shed | Men's Groups (e.g. Men's Sheds) | St Joseph's Old School,,East End,,Ballybunion,,Co. Kerry | We are a member of The National men's shed catering for elderly and doing work for the communit.... |
| Ballyheigue Men’s Shed Limited | Men's Groups (e.g. Men's Sheds) | Glenderry,,Ballyheigue,,Co. Kerry. | To enhance the well being of men's health, and to share each others skills, and socialise in an...atmosphere of friendship and comraderie. |
| Beaufort Special Needs Project Ltd /Ta Home From Home After Schools Service for children with special Needs | Groups representing People with Disabilities | 9/10 The Paddocks,,Ballydowney, ,Killarney,Co Kerry | Aims and Objectives • To ensure the sustainability of Home from Home School Age Childcare Service ...or Children with Disabilities • To support the quality of life of children with disabilities and special needs and their families in Kerry. • To facilitate school age children with disabilities and special needs to receive family support and respite for themselves and for their families, in an after school setting • To provide children with skills in independence and socialization with their peers. • To enable children with physical and intellectual disabilities participate as equal members of Society by providing a service in the community. • To provide a respite opportunity for families in order to prevent a breakdown in family relationships (parents, siblings, grandparents, etc) ‘Home from Home’ enables school age children with disabilities to participate in extra curricular activities in a social setting with their peers giving them the same opportunities as are as afforded non disabled children. |
| Bud’s Family and Community Resource Centre | Family Resource Centres | Benmore, ,Ballyduff,,Tralee,,Co. Kerry. | VISION STATEMENT People's lives are positively changed MISSION STATEMENT The Ballyduff Famil... and Community Support Forum CLG will strive to support families and individuals in attaining an improved quality of life through educational, health and social opportunities. Working within our remit we will work creatively in an inclusive and empowering way, relying on self -help, self-determination and community spirit in building supports for vulnerable children and families. 4.3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES / STATEMENT OF VALUES The ethos of the Ballyduff Family & Community Resource Centre will be based on the principals of respect, equality and inclusion. We give a commitment to work together with families and the wider community to ensure participation, and inclusion opportunities exist for all. CV prep Children’s workshops Information officer Counselling Addiction counselling Acupuncture Mab’s Computer Classes Childcare Children Camps Jobs Club My Zone Drop Zone TGIF Self Development Courses Relaxation Workshops Mental Health and Wellbeing Photocopying Faxing Chiropody Parent Support Facebook Meeting Rooms Parenting Programmes SKYPE Yoga Men’s Shed Active Retirement Mommy n Me Daddy n Me Irish dancing Computers Internet Men’s breakfast club Assisting groups Community Café Cafe as part of a group Breakfast Lunch Meals on wheels Dads carpentry Life skills cooking Life skills gardening Notice boards Parish news letter Notes in newspaper Leaflet stand Information Volunteering Work Placement Women’s Group Aware Walking group Education Courses Information officer Counselling Addiction counselling Acupuncture Mab’s Computer Classes Childcare Children Camps Jobs Club My Zone Drop Zone TGIF Self Development Courses Relaxation Workshops Mental Health and Wellbeing Photocopying Faxing Chiropody Parent Support Facebook Meeting Rooms Parenting Programmes SKYPE Yoga Men’s Shed A |
| Duagh Family & Community Resource Centre Ltd | Family Resource Centres | Duagh Village,,Listowel, ,Co. Kerry | Family support, working with families through community development principles. Families ie. "c...adle to grave" |
| Kerry Businesswomen’s Network | Women's Group | 4 Derryanna, Ballyard, Tralee, Kerry | The Kerry Businesswomen’s Network has gone from strength to strength particularly in the last numb...r of years and is now per population, one of Ireland’s largest female networking organisations. Businesswomen from various professional backgrounds, from all over Kerry now attend the monthly meetings which vary in style and content. The organisation is passionate about providing high quality events which deliver information, education and support services. Members benefit from meeting and collectively motivating each other while encouraging inter-trade among their businesses. Inter-trade is a key element to the promotion of the Kerry economy and KBN advocates a strong stay local, buy local initiative. In addition KBN wish to strengthen the back bone of businesses in Kerry by helping women to market their company’s beyond the Kerry boundary and into the national and international landscape. 2015 sees the start of their international network connection programme, where they will connect with different networks on an international scale each year, as a way of promoting Kerry businesswomen throughout the world. The unique quality of KBN is the blend of professions, business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and business minded women who have joined the organisation. These women have a willingness to drive their business, build relationships, learn from their peers and have an open minded and positive view of what the future holds. |
| Kerry Disability Network | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Custom House Place,Blennerville,Tralee | To promote the human, civil, social, economic, political, cultural and recreational rights and freed...ms of people with disabilities. |
| Kerry Parents & Friends Association | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Clieveragh, ,Listowel.,Co. Kerry. | Service Provider for Adults with a Learning Disability/Additional Needs. The Organisation provides d...y activation, respite, residential & outreach services in North Kerry. |
| Kerry Parents & Friends Association (KPFA) | Groups representing People with Disabilities | The Old Monastery, Port Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry | KPFA provides community based services, supporting adults with an intellectual disability and their ...amilies throughout Co. Kerry. |
| Kerry Social Farming Project | Groups representing People with Disabilities | c/o South Kerry Development Partnership,West Main Street,Cahersiveen,Co Kerry | The aim of the Kerry Social Farming Project is to give adults with disabilities the opportunity to e...gage with farm families, thus facilitating social inclusion in the rural community, provide new opportunities and meet their personal life choices. In this way Kerry Social Farming is informed and directed by current Irish policies on the inclusion, participation and engagement of people who avail of on-going health and social support services. Uniquely, the social farming model in Kerry is underpinned by a voluntary ethos whereby host farmers generously offer their time voluntarily to support participants engage in farming activities and the community, thus enhancing real relationships and the sustainability of the project. Kerry Social Farming is operationally steered by a Working Group comprised of voluntary and agency representatives as follows: social farm participants (adults with disabilities), host farmers, St John of Gods Kerry, Kerry Parents and Friends Association, Enable Ireland, Down Syndrome Ireland (Kerry), Cunamh Iveragh, Kerry County Council, HSE, North East West Kerry Development Partnership, South Kerry Development Partnership. |
| Kerry Travellers Health & Community Development Project | Traveller Groups | Aras an Phobail, Croilar na Mistealach, Tralee. | To develop a clear and pro-active position in relation to Traveller issues and rights so as to impro...e the quality of life of the Traveller community in Kerry. |
| Kerryhead/Ballyheigue Family Resource Centre | Family Resource Centres | Sraid Thaidgh,,Ballyheigue,,Tralee,,Co Kerry | To help and support the community at large and especially help families that may be marginalised or ...xperiencing social isolation. |
| Listowel Family Resource Centre Ltd. | Family Resource Centres | Ballygologue John B. Keane Rd. Listowel | To support individuals and families to have the confidence, skills and ability to positively address...crisis and stresses within their family, community and personal life. To ensure all members of the community have access to different pathways to support economic security. To provide members of the community with supports, confidence and skills to participate in community and family networks. To provide members of the community with access to programmes and courses that encourage personal development. |
| NCBI Working For People With Sight Loss | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Maine Street,Tralee,Co. Kerry | We are part of a national organisation. Our mission is to enable people who are blind or vision impa...red to overcome the barriers that impede their independence and participation in society. Our vision is for people who are blind and vision impaired to have the same rights, opportunities, and choices as others to fully participate in society. |
| Parents Relatives and friends of St. Mary of the Angels. | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Whitefield, Beaufort, Co. Kerry | To enhance and repair grounds and buildings of St. Mary of the Angels,Painting and power-washing , p...anting of trees and shrubs and general maintenance |
| Saint John of God Kerry Services | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Monavalley Industrial Estate,Tralee,Co Kerry | Service providers for people with intellectual disabilities in Kerry... |
| Save St Mary of the Angels, Parents and Relatives Association. | Groups representing People with Disabilities | Gurranearagh, Cahersiveen, Co Kerry. | Parents&relatives Association of St Mary of the Angels, to rejuvenate and provide upkeep the won...erful facility and make it the best it can be for our loved ones who call it home. |
| Shannow Family Resource Centre | Family Resource Centres | Shannow FRC,The Cloisters,Abbeydorney ,Co. Kerry | As a Family Resource Centre, we are part of Ireland’s largest family support programme delivering ...niversal and preventative services and supporting families and communities in achieving the following five National Outcomes: Children, Families and the Broader Community be: Healthy, both physically and mentally Supported in active learning Safe from accidental and intentional harm / Secure in the immediate and wider physical environment Economically secure Part of positive networks of family, friends, neighbors and the community / Included and participating in society |
| Tarbert Community Care “CLG” | Traveller Groups | Chapel St.,Tarbert, ,Co. Kerry | Social activities associated with Community Center Bingo, Art classes, Music and dancing classes. Y...uth Club, parents and toddler. Keep fit classes we provide meeting rooms for the various groups and associations. Meals after funerals and snacks after weddings before guests go to reception hotel. |
| The Saoirse Foundation T/A BUMBLEance T/A Liam’s Lodge T/A Bee for Battens | Groups representing Children and Families from Disadvantaged Areas | Carnan House,Castledrum,Castlemaine,Kerry | To preserve and protect the health and promote the welfare of those affected by Genetic & Rare D...sease, & including all types of Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCL) commonly known as Batten’s Disease, & to provide special transportation services aimed at very seriously ill children. |