Community projects receive €80k boost

KBC Bank Ireland has announced that 28 projects have received €80,000 in funding as part of its Bright Ideas initiative which aims to support groups and individuals who are making a difference in their communities.

The winning projects address issues such as social isolation and food waste, promote positive learning and development through literacy, sports and play and support the vulnerable. They include:

- Scoil Oilibhear in Ballyvolane, Cork (€10,000) which will build an activity trail/playground, creating a new recreation space for 700 pupils.