Euro recognition for Kerry Way app

THE Kerry Way Folklore and Heritage App has been recognised at a European level through its inclusion in a new publication highlighting projects in Ireland that have benefited from EU funding over the last 46 years.

The App, which was developed by Bealoideas Chiarraí – Kerry Folklore, provides walkers along the route with the folklore and heritage of the region that they can listen too via the app.

It is free to download and funded through the RDP Leader programme, operated through SKDP CLG with financial support from Kerry Group. It was also supported by Kerry County Council and the Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection, with previous support through INTERREG.

The Kerry Way App is one of 25 stories to feature in the ‘What’s the Story – 25 stories about Ireland and Europe’ publication launched by Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl last week.

Bealoideas Chiarraí – Kerry Folklore Chairperson Johnny O’Connor, who attended the event, said that he hopes the recognition of the app through publications such as this will help ensure many more visitors become aware of it and enjoy it as they walk the route.

“We have collected so much material around points of interest along the route as well as undertaking interviews with people who live in these areas that can give visitors a unique insight into what life was and is like in this remote part of Kerry” Johnny said. “The excellent thing is that it is available in six different languages so it is totally European in nature,” he said. He added that Bealoideas Chiarraí hope to build on the app by adding new material and translations.

Moya Doherty, Gerry Kiely, Head of the European Commission Representation in Ireland; John O’Connor, Béaloideas Chairraí; Julie Burgess, Springboard Opportunities; Prof. John Nolan, Waterford IT; Senan Cooke, Dunhill Ecopark.