Funding allocated for two Kerry playgrounds

Funding has been allocated for two Kerry playgrounds under the Summer of Play initiative.

Both Sneem and Ballyheighue playgrounds will be upgraded through this funding.

Nationally, €6 million in Government grants has been made available to encourage children and their families to play outside as restrictions ease.

The funding is being rolled out through two grants; €5.5 million is for services to enhance their outdoor spaces and €450,000 for refurbishment and development of playgrounds.

The announcement has been welcomed by Minister for Education Norma Foley, who says it will provide a welcome boost to the Sneem and Ballyheigue communities.