Ardfert Cathedral.THE Office of Public Works has today sent the heads of agreement document to Ardfert Community Council so that €18,000 in funding can be drawn down for the project to light up Ardfert Cathedral at night can be progressed.
Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry T.D Norma Foley has welcomed the news.
She visited Ardfert Cathedral last September for the announcement of the funding with Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin “Boxer” Moran and has been working with him on the project since.
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Sinn Fein Cllr Deirdre Ferris had also been campaigning for the lighting project, bringing the issue before Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council meetings in the past number of years.
Ardfert Cathedral and grounds are managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Minister Foley said; “I am pleased to see that this important project for Ardfert Cathedral is progressing. I have engaged with Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran in relation to the lighting of the cathedral at night and I want to thank him for his assistance. I want to acknowledge the great work of OPW in preserving and protecting Ardfert Cathedral and I look forward to further announcements in relation to this historic building.”
