Locals asked to pledge cash for gallery plan

PLANS for a futuristic exhibition centre — projected to attract 73,000 visitors annually and create 16 jobs in Kenmare — were unveiled in the south Kerry town, last night.

Locals asked to pledge cash for gallery plan

Business people and private individuals were asked to support the €15 million proposal, which backers say would help guarantee the future of tourism in the area.

Also launched was a campaign to get people in the area to become patrons of the centre, for which grant aid of up to €6m is being sought from Fáilte Ireland.

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