The Kerry PPN is the main link through which the Local Authority connects with the Environmental, Social Inclusion, Community and Voluntary Organisations and allows community participation in policy-making structures and committees of Council.
Kerry Public Participation Network has been established to enable people and community groups in Co Kerry to have a say on issues that concern them. These Public Participation Networks (PPNs) are structures for public engagement and participation in Local Government in each Local Authority area. Kerry Public Participation Network is also a Registered Charity. RCN 20204668
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
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.
Under the Local Government Reform Act 2014, each County Council, had to put in place a system of municipal districts based on electoral areas. Kerry County Council has five Municipal Districts. Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Kenmare and Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne. The Local Authority Members (County Councillors) elected from these municipal districts take certain decisions in relation to the districts.
The electoral divisions of Ardfert, Ballynahaglish, Ballyseedy, Banna, Baurtregaum, Blennerville, Clogherbrien, Doon, Ratass, Tralee Rural, Tralee Urban, Tubrid
The electoral divisions of Abbeydorney, Ardagh, Astee, Ballincloher, Ballyconry, Ballyduff, Ballyegan, Ballyheige, Ballyhorgan, Ballynorig, Beal, Carrig, Causeway, Cloontubbrid, Drommartin, Duagh, Ennismore, Gullane, Gunsborough, Kerryhead, Kilfeighny, Killflyn, Killahan, Killehenny, Killury, Kilmeany, Kiltomy, Leitrim, Lislaughtin, Lisselton, Listowel Rural, Listowel Urban, Lixnaw, Moynsha, Newtownsandes, Rathea, Shronowen, Tarbert, Tarmon, Trienearagh, Urlee.
The electoral divisions of Aghadoe, Aglish, Ballyhar, Brewsterfield, Clydagh, Coolies, Doocarrig, Flesk, Headfort, Kilbonane, Kilcummin, Killarney Rural, Killarney Urban, Knocknahoe, Lahard, Muckross, Rathmore, Rockfield.
The electoral divisions of Ardea, Bahaghs, Ballinskelligs, Ballybrack, Banawn, Caher, Caherdaniel, Canuig, Cappagh, Caragh, Castlecove, Castlequin, Churchtown, Curraghbeg, Curraghmore, Darrynane, Dawros, Derriana, Dromin, Dromore, Dunloe, Emlagh, Glanbehy, Glanlee, Glanlough, Glanmore, Greenane, Kenmare, Kilgarvan, Kilgobnet, Killorglin, Kilnanare, Lickeen, Loughbrin, Loughcurrane, Maum, Portmagee, Reen, Sneem, St. Finan’s, Tahilla, Teeranearagh, Valencia.
The electoral divisions of Arabela, Ballyegan, Brosna, Carker, Castleisland, Coom, Cordal, Crinny, Currans, Derreen, Gneeves, Kilfelim, Killeentierna, Kilmurry, Kilnanare, Kilshenane, Knocknagoshel, Lackabaun, Millbrook, Molahiffe, Mount Eagle, Nohaval, O’Brennan, Scartaglin and Ballinvoher, Ballyduff, Ballynacourty, Boolteens, Brandon, Castlegregory, Cloghane, Deelis, Dunquin, Dunurlin, Glin, Inch, Kilgarrylander, Kilgobban, Kilmalkedar, Kilquane, Kiltallagh, Kinard, Knockglass, Lack, Marhin, Milltown, Minard, Stradbally and Ventry.