A number of community groups in Co Kilkenny have been awarded funding for climate action projects.
Kilkenny County Council and IPB Insurance have awarded €50,000 in funding to 11 Kilkenny communities who will deliver a variety of local climate action projects.
As part of a major new national funding initiative for community groups undertaking environmental activities, the IPB Insurance & Local Authorities Community Fund, also known as the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), is a partnership between IPB Insurance and all 31 local authorities, providing vital support for environmental enhancement, biodiversity and climate action projects in communities across the country.
The projects funded range from planting for wildlife, medicinal herb garden, polytunnel installation, raised beds, rainwater harvesting, sensory garden, hedgerow planting, and much more.
The 11 Kilkenny communities awarded funding are:
“This initiative shows the real power of partnership in action,” said Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Joe Malone.
“It is great to see IPB Insurance and local authorities working together to deliver investment that reaches communities directly.
“Many of the projects supported will not only improve local amenities but also enhance climate resilience and create greener public spaces,” he added. “I look forward to seeing these benefits take root across the country.”
Windgap Tidy Towns: €2,000
Newpark Family Resource Centre: €2,100
Ballyhale Development Association: €900
Bothán Na mBan, Glenmore Women’s Shed: €8,000
Ballyragget Development Association: €4,000
Gathabawn Rural Development Group: €2,795
Kilkenny Community Cultural Initiative (KCCI): €4,150
Tri Siolta: €15,000
Robertshill Community Garden: €6,056
Upper Paddock Biodiversity Garden: €1,500
The Acorn Project — collaborating with Kieran’s College: €3,499