Kilkenny County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications are delighted to award €511,000 to 22 communities in Kilkenny who will deliver a variety of local climate action projects.
Following a very competitive process with a large number of applications received, these groups were successful in obtaining funding under the Community Climate Action Programme. The objective of this programme is to support and empower communities to take climate action and build low carbon, sustainable communities which help to contribute to national climate and energy targets.
Welcoming the funding, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael McCarthy said “This funding is a significant boost and recognition for communities in Kilkenny who are taking practical climate action measures in their areas. With these much-needed funds, we hope to continue to see many more sustainable community initiatives becoming a reality”.
The projects funded range from energy and lighting upgrades on community buildings, bike shelters to encourage cycling, water fonts to reduce plastic bottle use, planting for wildlife, EV charging points at community facilities, community allotments, rainwater harvesting and much more.
The Climate Action Office of Kilkenny County Council will support the communities in the delivery of the projects and will share updates on the projects as they progress.
There will be another round of funding opening for the Community Climate Action Programme in the future. Kilkenny County Council are awaiting an update from the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications on this and details will be announced once confirmed.
| Applicant | Funding Received |
| Paulstown Development Association | €13,000 |
| Coolagh Pattern Committee | €1,800 |
| Castlecomer Enterprise Group | €13,000 |
| Callan Community Energy | €3,000 |
| Piltown AFC | €4,600 |
| Happe House & Millennium Court | €7,500 |
| Kilkenny Aqua & Canoe Club | €5,000 |
| TCAT – Three-fold Community Asset Trust | €4,200 |
| Kilkenny Walking & Cycling Campaign | €5,000 |
| Thomastown Community Allotments | €3,200 |
| Inistioge Tidy Towns | €2,800 |
| Stoneyford Development Group | €45,000 |
| Lisdowney Community Centre & GAA Club | €26,000 |
| Tullaroan Development Association | €42,000 |
| Windgap Tidy Towns | €21,700 |
| Iverk Agricultural Show | €20,000 |
| Tullahought Community Development Group | €25,000 |
| Graiguenamanagh Hall | €25,000 |
| Ballyfoyle Development Group | €83,700 |
| Mullinavat Community Group | €59,300 |
| Urlingford Town Team | €53,900 |
| Kilmacow Community Centre | €46,300 |
