Kevin Humphreys TDRINGSEND &IRISHTOWN

KEVIN HUMPHREYS TD Tel: 01 618 3224

Email: kevin.humphreys@oir.ieDáil Éireann, Dublin 2

Web: www:kevinhumphreys.ie

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Kevin Humphreys

@KHumphreysTD

ANNUAL FUNDING OF€150,000 SECURED FORRINGSEND & IRISHTOWNI am delighted that Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre(RICC) has been able to secure annual funding of nearly €150,000through the Community Services Programme run by myDepartment of Social Protection. This will help fund the managerand 6 full time positions locally ensuring a vital communityservice is funded from now up to 2018. Many community groupswill benefit from this ongoing funding and it also supportsworkers in the crèche, Clanna Gael Fontenoy, the Spellman Centre,and will help with the upkeep of the parish church.

RICCY’S YOUTH CAFÉIRISHTOWN

Kevin previously secured €50,000 seed funding for thedevelopment of a Youth Café for Ringsend/Irishtown which willofficially open on 24th September. The fantastic design by StudioRed architects on behalf of Ringsend & Irishtown CommunityCentre is a great addition to the community.

There are two full time youth workers supporting local youngpeople who use the service, offering a range of services andprogrammes, from homework clubs, to drug awareness, one toone support and café evenings. I want to complement the staff,management and board of RICC for developing this facility foryoung people.

IRISHTOWN TRACK UP &RUNNINGA grant of €125,000 was secured in 2013 for therefurbishment of the running track in Irishtown stadiumthrough the Sports Capital Grant Scheme. Along withfunding from Dublin City Council this paid for resurfacingworks. The work took place over recent months and agreat facility is now available for local sports clubs again.

Irishtown Stadium also boasts a fully equipped gym(which was refurbished and extended last year) alongwith a range of other facilities. Short term membershipand pay as you options are available along with free entryto a number of adult fitness classes. Drop in to find outmore or call 01 222 3801.

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Local News Update Autumn 2015

Kevin Humphreys TD

Dáil Éireann, Leinster HouseKildare Street, Dublin 2Phone: 01 618 3224Email: kevin.humphreys@oir.ieWeb: www.kevinhumphreys.ie

khumphreystd

Minister of State for Employment,Community & Social Support

Ruairi Quinn TD01 618 3434ruairi.quinn@oir.ie

Cllr Dermot Lacey087 264 6960dermot.lacey@labour.ie

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Working with

At the unveiling of a Plaque to commemorate 120 years since

the founding of Shelbourne F.C in 1895

Officially opening Cork St Intreo Office which is the new socialwelfare office serving Dublin 2, 4 & 8.

Attending the Ringsend & District Response to Drugs

Award night in the Mansion House in June.

RINGSEND SEA SCOUTSThe 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts of Ringsend are looking forvolunteers and helpers with an interest in service to thecommunity, teaching water safety and getting outdoors. Theyneed adults interesting in being leaders. Full training will beprovided. You can contact them on1portseascourts@gmail.com or Ger on 0860473458.

CANON MOONEY GARDENSIMPROVEMENT WORKSThe next phase of the improvement works is due to getunderway soon and will involve redesigning and resurfacingthe central courtyard area. The current layout of the centralarea is not considered to be very safe.

SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMMEFOR RINGSEND NS’SFunding of €5,000 was secured from my Department of SocialProtection under the School Meals Programme for a breakfastclub and afterschool club.

Applications are now open for theDublin City Council CommunityGrants Scheme 2016 – closing

date is the 30th October at 5pm -see www.kevinhumphreys.ie for

more info.