Nine Kerry schools receive 36,000 euros in total creative arts funding

Nine schools in County Kerry have received a total of 36,000 euros through the Arts Council's Creative Schools programme, Radio Kerry reported. [1]

Radio Kerry reported that each of the nine selected schools receives 4,000 euros under the initiative. The scheme also partners each school with a Creative Associate to help design a custom plan for creative activities. [1]

According to Radio Kerry, Creative Schools is a two-year programme created to support schools and Youthreach centres in bringing arts and creativity to children and young adults. [1]

The recipient schools named by Radio Kerry are Caherleen National School, Coláiste Gleann Lí, Coláiste Na Riochta, Killarney Community National School, Scoil Chorp Chríost, Scoil Íosagáin Ballybunion, Scoil Mhuire agus Naomh Treasa, Scoil Náisúnta Dar Earca, and St. Joseph's Secondary School. [1]