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Killarney groups benefit from community funding

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By Sean Moriarty

Two major events and a local community group are set to receive over €10,000 in funding between them thanks to the latest round of the Communities Activities Fund grants.

There are just three of several Killarney-based clubs, organisations and community associations that received funding under the scheme.

A total of 221 organisations in Kerry will divide €284,817 in the funding released by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Major events in the locality to benefit under the scheme include the 4th July Festival which will get €4,000.

Killarney and District Motor Club (KDMC) will receive €3,550 towards town centre activities associated with the Rally of the Lakes.

Ballyspillane Community and Family Resource Centre is the biggest community group winner. They will get €2,400 under the scheme.

“This is very welcome funding for community groups who are struggling with the significant increase in running costs, I will be lobbying Minister’s Humphreys and O’Brien to open another round of this vital funding in 2022,” said Kerry TD Brendan Griffin.

“While these grants are small in nature, they can make a big difference by allowing local community organisations to carry out much needed works in their area.”

Ballydribeen Residents Association and the Barraduff Community Field Organisation will get €1,850 each under the scheme.

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‘Spring into Your Best Life’ event

The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine. The event, […]

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The Oaks Hotel in Killarney will host ‘Spring into Your Best Life’ on April 5, an event organised in association with Breast Cancer Ireland and Irish Country Magazine.

The event, running from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, aims to provide attendees with advice on beauty, wellness, fashion, health, and happiness.
Hosted by Maura Derrane and James Patrice, the event will feature speakers including fashion expert Celia Holman Lee, pharmacist Laura Dowling, wellness expert Oonagh O’Hagan, and fitness coach Orla Hopkins.
Dr. Brian Cotter from Sisu will discuss aesthetics, while Christina Foley will focus on holistic wellbeing. Life coach Ariana Dunne will also speak on personal and professional success.
The event will include a drinks reception, a gourmet lunch, beauty and fashion masterclasses, and shopping opportunities. Attendees can win prizes throughout the day. A special Mother’s Day draw will take place for those attending with their mothers or daughters.
Tickets are available for the event via: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/your-best-life-kerry-fun-style-wellness-giveaways-breast-cancer-ireland-tickets-1021537374787?aff=oddtdtcreator

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KCC Students Receive Social Enterprise Award

Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards. Their business, […]

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Killarney Community College students Cian Walsh, Sophie Ballard, and Ella Whiteley received the Runners Up award for Social Enterprise at the Kerry County Council Annual Student Enterprise Awards.

Their business, ‘Moods & Moments’, was recognised at the county final held at Munster Technology North Campus on Friday last (March 14).
The event saw 20 mini businesses created by secondary school students, focusing on business development, finance, marketing, and business plan presentation. Students operated their mini companies over several months, experiencing real-world entrepreneurship.
Prizes were awarded across Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels.
Tomás Hayes, Head of Local Enterprise Office said: “I am pleased to see the level of innovation, resourcefulness, planning and development of all 20 projects in this year’s awards. This is a real-life exercise. It involves idea generation and actual trading. Profits are generated and finance is secured. It is a taste of business and all the issues involved from finding the right idea, funding the business, collecting the money, and building the team. I must commend the teachers for their efforts and the mentors for their support. The judges had a very difficult task.”

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