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€16K Announced For Twenty Parent And Toddler Groups Across Kildare

Funding can be used for toys, books, activities, snacks, and first aid courses.

Twenty parent and toddler groups in Kildare will receive a total of €16,677 in government funding, as part of a national scheme announced today.

The grants are part of a €421,618 national package, announced by the Department of Children. 

It will support 461 groups. 

Funding can be used for toys, books, activities, snacks, and first aid courses.

The initiative, under the First 5 strategy, also supports buggy walking groups to promote outdoor activity and community connection. 

Kildare’s allocation was managed through the county’s Childcare Committee.

Parent & Toddler Group Name Total € Amount Recommended
Clane Toddler Group €800
We are Together €1,100
Straffan Baby and Toddler Group €800
Spindara €800
Rathangan Parent and Toddler Group €777
Newbridge Family Resource Centre €1,100
Maynooth Local Market €800
Ladybirds Parent and Toddler Group €800
Kildangan Parent, Toddler and Baby Group €800
Derrinturn Parent and Toddler Group €600
Cuidiu €500
Kildare Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland €800
Athy CFRC €800
Leixlip Youth Premises Group CLG €800
Fire Flies Social Club (No figure supplied)
Tir Na Nog €800
Monasterevin Parent, Toddler and Baby Group €1,100
Nice to Meet You €800
Maynooth Mother and Toddler Group €1,100
Kilcullen Toddler and Carer Group €800
Curragh Pride Family Resource Centre €800

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