The Kilpadogue-Knockanure Project is a new underground electricity cable that links Kilpaddoge and Knockanure substations in North Kerry.
Community Sponsorship Fund update
Some 15 applicants have been successful in sharing the €205,000 sponsorship fund benefiting the towns of Moyvane, Knockanure and Tarbert in north Kerry.
Thank you to all who applied to the fund. Unfortunately not all were successful on this occasion - the standards were incredibly high and that is a testament to the inspiring work happening across communities. We wish the successful projects all the best in providing additional benefit to their community.
You can see the full list of successful projects below.
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Group Name |
Project Purpose |
Brief Description |
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Moyvane Community Sports Hall |
Community Improvements |
Heating System Installation and Bathroom/Shower Facility Refurbishment |
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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 |
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Moyvane Development Association |
Walkway Improvements |
Upgrading of Nature Trail Walk |
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Moyvane GAA |
Facility Improvements |
Upgrading Lighting Standard |
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Murhur National School |
Facility Improvements |
Upgrade of facilities, both internal and external |
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Knockanure GAA Club |
Recreational Walkway |
New walkway surrounding current pitch |
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Tarbert comprehensive school |
Building Improvements |
Sports hall floor replacement |
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Scoil Chorp Chríost |
Facility Improvements |
Upgrade School Playing Field |
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Tarbert N.S. |
Facility Improvements |
Upgrading of Light Fittings |
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Tarbert Bridewell CLG |
Community Improvements |
Refurbishment of Upper Roof & Rain Water Goods |
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Tarbert Macra na Feirme |
Social Inclusion |
Resources and Awareness for members |
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Knockanure Community Development Ltd |
Community Improvements |
Community Hall improvements including, new Storage Shed, Biodiversity & Herb Garden, CPR & AED Training |
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Moyvane ICA Guild |
Community Improvements |
Improvements to Moyvane ICA Guild facilities |
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Moyvane Ladies Football Club |
Sporting Equipment |
Jerseys, footballs and training gear |
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Moyvane/Knockanure Care Of the Aged |
Social Inclusion |
Social Outing and Dinner Party |
Work on this project that began in 2018, including the installation of the pre-cast concrete joint bays and the underground duct pipes along the public roads, is complete and the roads have been reinstated and made good. The electrical work in the joint bays, however, has been disrupted by the Covid-19 restrictions. It is now expected that the work at the joint bays will recommence in early 2021 and that the project will be completed and the cable put into service in late 2021.
The Kilpadogue-Moyvane-Knockanure Community Sponsorship Fund is now closed to applications. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. A list of successful projects will be published once the evaluation process is completed. Keep an eye on this page for updates.
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions and the difficulties these might pose for people in terms of making their applications, we have decided to extend the closing date for the Kilpadogue-Moyvane-Knockanure Community Sponsorship Fund until 3rd July 2020. Thank you to everyone who has so far submitted an application. A list of successful projects will be published once the evaluation process is completed.
As a precautionary measure, EirGrid has made the decision to cancel all upcoming public events. This means that the event planned for Moyvane on Wednesday night (4th March) to launch the Kilpadogue – Moyvane – Knockanure Sponsorship fund will not now go ahead.
This cancellation does not however impact on the roll-out of the fund. The fund will open for applications on the 9th March as planned. Fund brochures will be left in the Marian hall on Wednesday 4th March and can also be accessed at the links below.
https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/eirgrid/
Should you have any queries in relation to the fund or the application process, please contact Catherine Scully at SECAD Partnership CLG either by phone (021 4613432) or email cscully@secad.ie.
We are always grateful for the support and understanding of local communities, and have established a Community Sponsorship Fund with a value of €205,000 to benefit those along the route of this project. We are having an open evening in the Marian Hall in Moyvane to launch the fund. The event will be held on 4th March 2020 at 7:30pm - 9pm.
We have appointed an independent body, SECAD partnership CLG to administer the fund on our behalf.
All interested parties are encouraged to review the fund brochure for further information.
Fund open to applications between 9th March – 15th May 2020.
Work has commenced on phase one of the Kilpadogue to Knockanure underground cable project.
The first phase involves the installation of a number of pre-cast joint bays and the laying of underground ducting on public roads between Newtownsandes Co-op in the village of Moyvane and Ahavoher Bridge.
These works are scheduled to last for approximately four to five months. Diversion routes will be clearly signed with dedicated personnel in place at appropriate locations to direct traffic around the works.
Access will be provided to emergency services and local residents throughout the full period of the works.
Information regarding the status of the road will be issued regularly via the Moyvane Community Text Alert system.
A dedicated community liaison officer, Alan Quinn, will be on site to deal with any issues or queries people may have in relation to the works as they are progressing. Alan can be contacted on 086 4600223.
The overall programme of works is expected to take two years.
EirGrid and its team have carried out a detailed study of the area in order to identify an optimum route for the cable.
There has also been consultation with Kerry County Council. During this, EirGrid was advised that: