Playground in Kilkenny awarded funding

Rising Stars Playground in Mooncoin in South Kilkenny has been allocated €16,026 to conduct refurbishment works.

The funding was awarded under the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation and supports the work of local authorities in improving access to quality play and recreation facilities within their communities.

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The scheme offers funding of up to €18,000 per project, an investment that will see positive impacts delivered to children and families across the country.

Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access, and will help to ensure that children with a diverse range of needs can avail of the benefits of high quality play facilities alongside their peers.