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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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Our Rural Future – Minister Humphreys and Minister Joe O’Brien launch the €50 million Community Recognition Fund
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, have today set out the details of the €50 million Community Recognition Fund.
This major initiative, the first of its kind, is designed to specifically support communities across the country that have welcomed and are hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.
Among the projects that will be supported under the fund include:
Ø The refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities
Ø The upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens
Ø The purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, music and arts organisations
Ø The enhancement of school or parish facilities that are open to the wider community after hours or on weekends
Ø Transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters
The €50 million has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there. (See allocations below).
The funding will be drawn down over 2023 and 2024.
Projects will be delivered by the local authorities in conjunction with community organisations.
The Fund aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community.
The Department has published the full details of the scheme (including funding allocations) online here , and applications are now being sought from local authorities on the basis of engagement with local communities and clear targeting of proposed projects to areas with the highest level of need
Contact:
The Department of Rural and Community Development Press Office
01-7736843 / 087-1734633
The allocations per county are:
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Please find attached the information that we have just received with regards to the launch and details of Kerry County Council Support Fund 2023 that has been launched by Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr. John Francis Flynn and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell on Friday 06th January, 2023.
Applications are welcomed from groups in County Kerry whose primary focus is the development or promotion of the local community or the development of a project that will benefit a group in the community. Applications for funding must come within the definition of one of the following four categories of support:
Details of the CSF 2023 are available on Kerry County Council’s website https://www.kerrycoco.ie/community-support-fund-2023/ and application forms are available for completion online, on the following link: https://arcg.is/rijfj
You may need to refresh your screen (by pressing F5) to see new information up on the website.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 8th February, 2023
Queries should be referred by email to the Municipal District community groups are applying to or by contacting the Community & Tourism Department on (066) 7183680
Tralee MD: csftralee@kerrycoco.ie
Killarney MD: csfkillarney@kerrycoco.ie
Listowel MD: csflistowel@kerrycoco.ie
Kenmare MD: csfkenmare@kerrycoco.ie
Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne MD: csfcastlcorca@kerrycoco.ie
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In recent months Community Gardens Ireland presented to an Oireachtas Committee on the huge benefits that come from community growing spaces in Ireland, and how changes are needed to help more communities in Ireland grow their own produce. In September we will be meeting with Minister Peter Burke and Minister Malcolm Noonan about this. We will be asking for changes so that community growing spaces must be provided by local authorities where there is sufficient demand and for the doubling of the numbers of allotments & community gardens by 2025. Our full list of recommendations are here. And we need your help! We are looking for every single person in Ireland interested in community growing to do the following: 1. Email TDs Email all your local TDs (every party) and ask them to support this and to relay their support to Minister Burke and Minister Noonan. A draft email template is below but feel free to use your own. See here to get your local TD contact details: https://www.whoismytd.com/ 2. Share it! Share this request with local growing groups, friends, family members, on social media etc. 3. Email Ministers Email Minister Peter Burke and Minister Malcolm Noonan directly to let them know how this would be beneficial to your community group. Minister Burkes email addresses: peter.burke@oireachtas.ie Minister Noonans email addresses: malcolm.noonan@oireachtas.ie The more emails that are sent in, the stronger our position will be. Please help us make this change so that more communities can grow their own produce together in local areas throughout Ireland. Cut and paste the template email below: Dear (TD), During September, Community Gardens Ireland will be meeting with Government Ministers to ask for their support to double the numbers of allotments & community gardens in Ireland by 2025. In addition, Community Gardens Ireland are asking for changes to require local authorities to provide community growing spaces where clear demand is present. Community growing spaces such as allotments and community gardens are proven to be helpful for biodiversity and as a good local climate action. There is ample evidence that they help with mental and physical health, community cohesion, reduce flooding risk, reduce food waste, and so much more. Despite this, there are fewer allotments & community gardens in Ireland then there were 100 years ago. Ireland has fewer allotments & community gardens per capita compared to Denmark, Poland, Germany and other EU countries. There is currently no national policy on allotments & community gardens and the legislation supporting them is weak. I also ask that you relay your support for these changes to enable more allotments & community gardens to Minister Peter Burke and Minister Malcolm Noonan. Best regards . Thank you. |
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PRESS RELEASE
MISSION BLUE ANNOUNCES IRELAND’S FIRST ‘HOPE SPOT’
Greater Skellig Coast deemed critical to the health of the ocean by global organisation
A large swathe of ocean off the south west coast of Ireland has been added to a list of ‘Hope Spots’ by a global marine conservation movement. Mission Blue is led by legendary oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and now has a network of 148 Hope Spots across the globe. It aims to inspire public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of Marine Protected Areas.
Hope Spots are special places that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean. Existing spots include the Galápagos Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, the Northwest Passage and parts of Antarctica. Some locations are already formally protected, while others still need defined protection.
The Greater Skellig Coast stretches from Kenmare Bay in Co Kerry to Loop Head in Co Clare and covers an area of roughly 7,000km2 of Irish coastal waters. It is home to critically endangered sharks, globally important seabird colonies, and animals threatened with extinction which rely on these areas for breeding and feeding.
The area has been championed by Fair Seas, a coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks, with the support of Sea Synergy, a marine awareness and activity centre based in Kerry. Fair Seas has been campaigning for the Government to designate a minimum of 30% of Irish waters as Marine Protected Areas (MPA) by 2030. The Greater Skellig Coast is one of 16 ‘Areas of Interest’ identified for possible MPA designation by the organisation.
Mission Blue was founded by American oceanographer, explorer and author Dr Sylvia Earle. She has been National Geographic’s Explorer in Residence since 1998 and was named the first Hero for the Planet by Time Magazine.
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue says, “This Hope Spot is being announced at a crucial time for Ireland because in 2023, new national Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation will be introduced for the first time. 81% of Irish people believe that we need to protect, conserve and restore the ocean.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sinead Aherne, Healy Communications on behalf of Fair Seas
📱087 7143129 or 📨 sinead@healycommunications.
Here is the link to the video on the Fair Seas YouTube Channel (you can use this to embed the video on your website or in blogs and newsletters): youtu.be/
Lucy Hunt MSc.
Skellig Coast SMARTLab PhD Candidate
Founder & Managing Director - Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre
Waterville
Co. Kerry
www.seasynergy.org
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