By Sean Moriarty

Seven community groups in the Killarney Municipal District will receive a total of €6,970 in funding under the Community Activities Fund.

The funding, announced yesterday (Thursday), by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, will see a total of €284,817 distributed nationally to support community groups impacted by COVID-19.

Kerry Parents and Friends Association were the biggest winners locally. The Port Road-base charity will get €2,000 under the scheme with €1,000 of that specifically earmarked to fund an Online Education Provision Team.

The Ballydribeen Residents Association will also get €1,000, while Social Action Group Rathmore is in line to get €1,500.

Other groups to benefit include Kilcummin Looking Good (€750); Killarney Men's Shed (€470); Killarney Water Rescue (€750), and Killarney Celtic Football Club (€500).

“This is badly needed funding for Community Groups whose income and fundraising ability has been severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis,” said Brendan Griffin TD.

“This will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs such as utility or insurance bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities."

Beaufort Community Care Group, which is in the Kenmare Municipal District, will get €500 under the scheme.