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Microtrack secures crucial grant aid
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There was some good news for the proposed Killarney Community Microtrack this past week as the committee behind the project secured LEADER grant aid that will hopefully allow the long-slated development to finally go ahead.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Jeremiah Griffin said that Mayor Niall Kelleher’s announcement had “lifted the hopes of the community group”.
“In time, this project will be seen as one of the most innovative community recreational projects in the country,” he added. “The community group has been granted €110,000 having applied through the South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP). The group has raised €105,000 privately so far through a combination of fundraiser events and through private donations. With just over two thirds of the money raised so far, the project group hopes to start the construction towards the end of June.”
Planning permission is in place on the perfectly located site, which is located on the grounds of St Brendan’s College and adjacent to Kerry Parents and Friends. The site was generously donated by the St Brendan’s College Trust on a leased basis. Groups involved in athletics, paralympics, special olympics as well as community groups are set to benefit from this ground-breaking project for all.
The group are hoping to raise the balance of the funds through donations to enable the project to be debt free as soon as possible. A plan is currently being worked out to reach that objective. In the meantime, donations can be made directly at AIB Killarney. The voluntary group welcomes your support and ideas.