Community windfall for Kilkenny - €200,000 'thank you'

Four Kilkenny communities are set to benefit from a funding windfall under the Community Recognition Fund - to the tune of a total of €203,000!

Bennettsbridge, Castlecomer, Knocktopher and Muckalee will all get more than €50,000 each as a 'thank you.'

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD announced the grants this morning, Friday. “This major investment, under the Community Recognition Fund, will support the upgrade of sports facilities, community centres, walking trails, parks, playgrounds and so much more," she said. "The projects are diverse in nature – demonstrating the fact that communities have different needs.

“All the projects being funded today are designed to bring communities together and make them more vibrant places to live, work and visit. This investment is just the first of a number of tranches that will be announced under the Community Recognition Fund over the coming months.

“This is about giving back and saying ‘thank you’ to communities for what they do week-in, week-out," the minister said.

Local Grants

• Bennettsbridge Community Development Association has been awarded €51,000 for the upgrade of a car park and
  tennis court.
• Castlecomer Community Hall CLG has been awarded €50,000 for upgrades and enhancements.
• Knocktopher
  Development Association has been awarded €52,062 for the installation of a pedestrian crossing, ramps, benches
  and wall repairs.
• Mukalee Community Centre Ltd will get €50,000 for enhancement of the newly refurbished Community
  Centre.

There has been a warm welcome for the funding announcment.