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By Sean Moriarty

10 community groups in the Killarney Municipal District will benefit from funding that has just been released by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The money comes from the second round of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for community and voluntary groups badly impacted by the pandemic.

Kerry County Council has been allocated a fund of €52,280 of which €6,496 will be distributed in the Killarney area.

Rathmore Community Council will receive €1,560 while Social Action Group Rathmore is in line for €750.

Kilcummin Rural Development has secured €1,560, Ballydribeen Residents Association €886, and the KDYS will get €100.

The majority of the groups will get €500 in much-needed funding. These include Barraduff Community Field Organisation, Killarney Men's Shed Killarney, Killarney Water Rescue and Muckross Community Association.

“This funding will be very welcome for these community-based organisations as they have no means of fundraising during these difficult times,” Cllr Marie Moloney said. “As you will appreciate these organisations play a vital role in the community, none more evident than the role that Killarney Water Rescue played during the weekend assisting firefighters battle the blaze in our precious National Park.”