Six Kerry youth services receive nearly 57,000 euros in capital funding

Six youth services in County Kerry have been granted capital funding totalling 56,937 euros, RadioKerry.ie reported. The state financial support is designated to fund minor works, facility upgrades, and equipment purchases across the local centres. [1]

According to RadioKerry.ie, Foróige West Ivereigh received the largest allocation of more than 19,000 euros, specifically 19,015 euros. The Kerry Community Youth Service in Listowel was awarded over 16,500 euros, with an exact grant of 16,526 euros. [1]

Additional allocations were made to several other Kerry Community Youth Service branches across the county, RadioKerry.ie reported. The Rural Inclusion North Kerry branch received 7,323 euros, while the Castleisland branch was granted 5,408 euros and the Killarney centre was allocated 5,205 euros. The branch in Tralee received 3,459 euros. [1]

RadioKerry.ie noted that the grant funding announcement was welcomed by local Kerry politicians, including Minister for Children Norma Foley. [1]