By Dan Walsh
More than 200 community leaders, volunteers, and local elected members recently gathered at the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey to celebrate the presentation of more than €123,000 in district funding.
The ceremony highlighted the vital role that local groups play in keeping the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District vibrant, inclusive, and connected.
Ms. Anita McLoughlin, District Manager, welcomed the attendance and said it was great to see such a tremendous turnout on such a beautifully sunny evening.
Cathaoirleach Cllr Donal Kenny stated that it was a real honour to recognise and thank them for the tireless work they carry out across communities, both big and small, throughout the entire district.
“The dedication of local volunteers ensures the district continues to thrive, with each group contributing unique efforts to make their neighbourhoods more welcoming, inclusive, attractive, and tightly connected,” concluded Cllr Kenny.
A major highlight of the evening was the formal announcement of the Amenity & Arts Small Scale Funding Grants 2026.
The elected members of the Gorey-Kilmuckridge Municipal District allocated €100,000 across 142 local groups. These grants offer vital support to voluntary committees to help them deliver public facing projects that enhance and maintain local public amenities, promote meaningful social inclusion across all age groups, support day to day voluntary and community initiatives and boost cultural, heritage, and artistic developments.
The ceremony also highlighted the widespread impact of the Residents’ Association Grant Scheme for 2026.
This year, the scheme received 35 individual applications, resulting in an additional €23,000 being allocated by the district members. These localised projects are carried out directly within various housing estates, focusing heavily on enhancing the visual appearance, green spaces, and shared infrastructure of local areas.
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