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Kevin Humphreys TD RINGSEND & IRISHTOWN Local News Update

Autumn 2015

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

RICCY’S YOUTH CAFÉ IRISHTOWN

IRISHTOWN TRACK UP & RUNNING A grant of €125,000 was secured in 2013 for the refurbishment of the running track in Irishtown stadium through the Sports Capital Grant Scheme. Along with funding from Dublin City Council this paid for resurfacing works. The work took place over recent months and a great facility is now available for local sports clubs again.

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

Kevin previously secured €50,000 seed funding for the development of a Youth Café for Ringsend/Irishtown which will officially open on 24th September. The fantastic design by Studio Red architects on behalf of Ringsend & Irishtown Community Centre is a great addition to the community.

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

KEVIN HUMPHREYS TD

Tel: 01 618 3224

Web: www:kevinhumphreys.ie

Kevin Humphreys

Dáil Éireann, Dublin 2

Email: kevin.humphreys@oir.ie

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RINGSEND SEA SCOUTS The 1st Port of Dublin Sea Scouts of Ringsend are looking for volunteers and helpers with an interest in service to the community, teaching water safety and getting outdoors. They need adults interesting in being leaders. Full training will be provided. You can contact them on 1portseascourts@gmail.com or Ger on 0860473458.

SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAMME FOR RINGSEND NS’S memorate 120 years since At the unveiling of a Plaque to com 1895 the founding of Shelbourne F.C in

Funding of €5,000 was secured from my Department of Social Protection under the School Meals Programme for a breakfast club and afterschool club.

CANON MOONEY GARDENS IMPROVEMENT WORKS The next phase of the improvement works is due to get underway soon and will involve redesigning and resurfacing the central courtyard area. The current layout of the central area is not considered to be very safe.

Officially opening Cork St Intreo Off ice which is the new social welfare office serving Dublin 2, 4 & 8.

Applications are now open for th e Dublin City Council Community Grants Scheme 2016 – closing date is the 30th October at 5pm see www.kevinhumphreys.ie for more info.

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Kevin Humphreys TD Working with Minister of State for Employment, Community & Social Support

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