Kilkenny Women's Sheds, Amber, GAA clubs and Dragon Paddlers funding windfall

Eleven women's groups in Kilkenny have been awarded up to €2,500 in funding as part of The Local Enhancement Programme 2024.

The top grant of €3,500 has been awarded to Amber Women's Refuge. 

Both the Nore Dragon Paddlers and Glenmore Women's Shed have each been awarded €2,500. €2,000 has gone to Tullahought Ladie Guild.

Seven more groups have also been fortunate with this series of grants. €1,000 has gone to each of Barrow Rangers Camogie Club, Clara Camogie Club, Ferrybank Women's Shed and Mooncoin Celtic.

Both Kilkenny Girl Guides and Kilkenny Spartans VC have been awarded €800 and a grant of €500 goes to St Canice's Neigbourhood Hall Women's Group.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday) announced funding to support almost 500 Women’s Groups nationwide.

"These groups are working tirelessly within communities to provide both young and old with an outlet to socialise, upskill, relax and so much more," the minister said.

“I am constantly amazed by the work, community spirit and ethos of the many, many groups that give so much of their time to enhance and improve their communities. I want you to know that I see what you do and I hope that through these grants my Department can help.

“The grants today may be small in value but to the successful groups they are invaluable – they can open up so many possibilities for so many people. I would encourage all groups out there to check out www.gov.ie/drcd and see if you too can benefit from some of my Department’s programmes.”