€205,000 is to be allocated to 15 projects in north Kerry.
EirGrid has announced the reciptients of funding under the Kilpaddoge-KNockanure electricity project.
The new underground electricity cable carrying 300 megawatts of renewable electricity generated in the region between substations; it is enough to power 225,000 homes.
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The community projects to secure funding are located in Moyvane, Tarbert and Knockanure.
They include a sports hall refurbishment, mental health awareness courses, nature walk trails and training gear for sports clubs.
A list of recipients is here:
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| Group Name | Project Purpose | Brief Description |
| Moyvane Community Sports Hall | Community Improvements | Heating System Installation and Bathroom/Shower Facility Refurbishment |
| Tarbert Development Association | Walkway Improvements | Seating replacement along the John F Leslie Wood Walk including renewal and replenishment of the planting in the Sensory Garden |
| Moyvane Development Association | Walkway Improvements | Upgrading of Nature Trail Walk |
| Moyvane GAA | Facility Improvements | Upgrading Lighting Standard |
| Murhur National School | Facility Improvements | Upgrade of facilities, both internal and external |
| Knockanure GAA Club | Recreational Walkway | New walkway surrounding current pitch |
| Tarbert comprehensive school | Building Improvements | Sports hall floor replacement |
| Scoil Chorp Chríost | Facility Improvements | Upgrade School Playing Field |
| Tarbert N.S. | Facility Improvements | Upgrading of Light Fittings |
| Tarbert Bridewell CLG | Community Improvements | Refurbishment of Upper Roof & Rain Water Goods |
| Tarbert Macra na Feirme | Social Inclusion | Resources and Awareness for members |
| Knockanure Community Development Ltd | Community Improvements | Community Hall improvements including, new Storage Shed, Biodiversity & Herb Garden, CPR & AED Training |
| Moyvane ICA Guild | Community Improvements | Improvements to Moyvane ICA Guild facilities |
| Moyvane Ladies Football Club | Sporting Equipment | Jerseys, footballs and training gear |
| Moyvane/Knockanure Care Of the Aged | Social Inclusion | Social Outing and Dinner Party |
