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Kilkenny community projects invited to apply for funding
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Communities are being urged to bring forward projects that might be funded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Director of Services with Kilkenny County Council, Mary Mulholland, said new projects will be welcome.
She said that if community groups have ideas for projects but don’t know where to go with them, then contact the Community Section of the County Council for advice.
Under the 2020 Town and Village Renewal Scheme projects funded ranged from public realm improvements like footpaths and public lighting, to public seating.
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Kilkenny Civil Defence commended for work during the pandemic
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The trojan efforts of Kilkenny Civil Defence was acknowledged at the month meeting of Kilkenny Council Council with members praising them for their work, especially during Covid-19.
Katherine Peacock made a presentation to members and outlined the work that she does along with a team of dedicated volunteers. Ms Peacock also highlighted the need for a new home for Kilkenny Civil Defence and this was supported by several members.
During the ongoing national emergency the team of volunteers completed 350 Covid-19 related duties with volunteers giving 2,112 hours of time and effort supporting their communities. Duties included packing and delivering 340 care boxes to the elderly, children with disabilities and vulnerable families, 100 medical transports to hospitals, doctors and Covid Assessment Units and administrative support to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service for 5 weeks.