Share-out of €70m for 29 rural LEADER groups anticipated

Co Kerry has led the way for the number of LEADER Programme 2014-2020 projects

Knocknagree, near the Cork-Kerry border, has benefited from LEADER rural development aid, to help community development  volunteers, pictured, including County Cllr Bernard Moynihan, Margaret Goulding, Norma O'Leary, Noreen McSweeney, and Mary O'Halloran. Picture: Larry Cummins

A €70m LEADER rural development boost was recently announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue.

“The funding we are announcing will ensure that more vital locally-led projects in areas like climate change, digital transformation, remote working and enterprise development can be progressed in rural communities throughout the country,” said Ms Humphreys.