South Kerry Development Partnership CLG

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South Kerry Development Partnership CLG Helping South Kerry Thrive 💚 Community | Training | Enterprise | Events | Recreation | Inclusivity Full details on the partnership board are detailed below.

South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd is a community led local development company. It was founded in 1991, and was one of the first area based partnership companies to be established by the Government under the auspices of the then programme for Economic & Social progress (PESP). The establishment of local development companies like South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd, followed a realisation by government that what was needed to tackle the economic and social problems of rural areas was a localised community based response. The local community, working in partnership with statutory agencies, the social partners and local government, could take responsibility for addressing the economic and social problems within their communities. Strategies and related actions could be developed locally, with local ownership and in response to local needs This ‘bottom up’ approach to Rural Development is a core ethos of South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd and it provides the organisation with a methodology of working which informs the design, development and implementation of its rural development initiatives. South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd is an experienced rural development organisation and has successfully implemented numerous state & EU funded rural development programmes since its foundation in 1991. It combines an economic development role, creating sustainable jobs and attracting investment with community, cultural and social development activities. South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd works with a very broad range of stakeholders, including individuals, communities, businesses, networks, cooperatives, government agencies and departments. It is a non-governmental organisation and is legally established as a Company limited by guarantee with registered charitable status with the Irish Revenue Commissioners. The operation of South Kerry Development Partnership Ltd is overseen by a voluntary board of directors consisting of 22 members representing four key pillars, The Community & Voluntary Sector, The Social Partners, Statutory Agencies and Local Government. The community & voluntary sectors is the largest pillar on the board.

16/10/2026
South Kerry Development Partnership are holding an information meeting for Men living in the Glencar & Glenbeigh areas.T...
16/10/2026

South Kerry Development Partnership are holding an information meeting for Men living in the Glencar & Glenbeigh areas.

The meeting will be held in the Glencar Community Centre, on Tuesday October 27th at 7.00pm, you’re very welcome to attend.

FREE COURSE – MANAGING YOUR MONEYIf you have a modest income and want to learn more about managing your finances, the Ma...
16/10/2026

FREE COURSE – MANAGING YOUR MONEY

If you have a modest income and want to learn more about managing your finances, the Managing Your Money Building Your Future course might suit you.

Topics include:
• Managing living expenses and reducing household bills
• Feeding your family for less
• Calculating your household income and expenditure
• Understanding banking
• Planning your financial future

A ONE-TO-ONE FINACIAL SUPPORT SESSION is also included.

The course will be held in the South Kerry Development Partnership office in Cahersiveen from Monday 19th October to Friday 23rd October, 10am-12noon.

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Please contact Carol Naughton on [email protected] or 087 963 1935.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTSouth Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP) is inviting Expressions of Interest from comm...
15/10/2026

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

South Kerry Development Partnership (SKDP) is inviting Expressions of Interest from community groups, voluntary organisations and other eligible local stakeholders who may have projects suitable for support under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026/27.

Projects may include development of new recreational infrastructure, extensions/upgrades to already established trails, walkways, mountain access routes, cycleways, blueways, water or cycle trails or other recreational facilities at bogs, rivers, lakes or beaches.

Projects can also include works for the repair, maintenance or promotion of such infrastructure. These funding opportunities support the enhancement and development of outdoor recreation infrastructure in rural areas.

For further information, please see our website:
https://skdp.ie/oris-outdoor-recreation-infrastructure-scheme-2026-2027-expressions-of-interest/

15/10/2026

This video was filmed during the recent Local Development Companies Network conference titled "Local Development in Ireland: Bridging Policy, People and Place". It gives a great sense of what Local Development is all about.

South Kerry Development Partnership is part of a network of similar organisations all across Ireland working to help local communities thrive.

Filmmaker: John Shanagher, www.johnshanagher.com

15/10/2026

A fantastic inclusive garden has been created in Sneem with the help of LEADER funding.

Find out more about the LEADER Programme on our website:
https://skdp.ie/leader/

It was lovely to see an 8-page spread in the The Kerryman newspaper to celebrate the winners of the Kerry Community Awar...
13/10/2026

It was lovely to see an 8-page spread in the The Kerryman newspaper to celebrate the winners of the Kerry Community Awards. The ceremony was held on 1st October in The Rose Hotel, Tralee.

The overall winner was Forbairt na Dromoda Teo. This community group took action when the Dromid post office closed in 2018 and raised enough money to reopen the site as a non-profit pub, shop and PostPoint.

The Category winners were as follows:
Climate Action and Biodiversity: The Di**le Hub
Community Youth: Sliabh Sliabh luachra boxing club Castleisland
Inclusive Community: Autism Friendly Town
Community Wellbeing: Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House
Arts, Culture and Heritage: Valentia Island Development Company
Age Friendly Community: Mens Shed
Community Achievement: Forbairt na Dromoda Teo

Community clubs and organisations keep our rural areas vibrant, and it is wonderful to see their hard work celebrated each year by the Kerry Community Awards.

Thank you to South Kerry Development’s Julie Thorne for sharing this photo of the Killarney Men’s Shed group at the ceremony.

FREE SINGALONG EVENT IN KILLARNEY TONIGHT. ALL WELCOME!
13/10/2026

FREE SINGALONG EVENT IN KILLARNEY TONIGHT. ALL WELCOME!

🎶 We're singing again tonight - come along! 🎶

Killarney Le Chéile Singalong is back this evening, and we'd love to see you there!

Whether you joined us last week or fancy giving it a go for the first time, everyone is welcome.

No singing experience needed - just come along, meet people, have a laugh and enjoy some songs together! 🎵

⏰ Tonight, 7pm–8pm
📍 The Anam Centre, Killarney
🆓 Free to take part

Bring your voice - we'll bring the songs! 🎶

Feel free to share or tag someone who might enjoy coming along!

South Kerry Development Partnership operates as a Local Development Company (LDC). It is part of a network of similar co...
13/10/2026

South Kerry Development Partnership operates as a Local Development Company (LDC). It is part of a network of similar companies operating across Ireland working together to support the people of Ireland. That network is called the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN).

On a European level, through INTERREG South Kerry Development Partnership works with like-minded organisations in other European countries to tackle similar challenges facing their communities and/or regions and exchange ideas and knowledge as to the best ways of achieving community goals.

If you would like to find out more about the LDCN, please see their website:
https://ldcn.ie/

If you want to know more about South Kerry Development Partnership’s work with INTERREG, click on the link below:
https://skdp.ie/interreg/

Address

West Main Street, Co. Kerry
Cahersiveen

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353669472724

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