A NUMBER of Men’s Shed groups in Kerry will receive over €20,000 in funding under the the latest round of funding for Men’s Sheds.
The funding, delivered through the Department of Rural and Community Development and distributed by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA), provides grants of up to €3,000 to support the day-to-day running costs of sheds nationwide, including heating, electricity and insurance.
The Men’s Shed groups in Kerry to receive funding are…
* Ballybunion Men’s Shed – €2,835.20
* Ballyduff Men’s Shed – €2,086.31
* Ballyheigue Men’s Shed – €3,000.00
* Killarney Men’s Shed – €3,000.00
* Sneem Men’s Shed – €1,877.00
* Tralee Men’s Shed – €3,000.00
* Waterville Men’s Shed – €1,656.47
* Caherciveen Men’s Shed – €3,000.00
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.Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on Older People, Michael Cahill, has warmly welcomed the funding.
“I am delighted to see such strong support being delivered to sheds right across the county, with significant funding allocated to groups in Ballybunion, Ballyduff, Ballyheigue, Killarney, Sneem, Tralee, Waterville and Caherciveen,” he said.
“As Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Older People, I am particularly conscious of the positive impact Men’s Sheds have on mental health, wellbeing and social inclusion. This funding will help ensure that these groups can continue their valuable work and remain open, welcoming spaces for years to come.”
