Empowering people,
enhancing communities
Since 1993, Ballymac CE has been helping people across County Kerry take their next step — through community-based work, certified training, and genuine support.
Three decades helping Kerry
"Since 1993, we've believed that everyone deserves a chance to move forward. Ballymac CE isn't just about finding work — it's about connecting people, building lifelong skills, and enhancing the places we all call home."
Ballymac CE CLG is a Community Employment Scheme established in 1993, serving communities across County Kerry. We assist people who are long-term unemployed to return to work through meaningful job placements, on-the-job training, and accredited courses.
Today Ballymac CE operates across 18 project locations — from Brosna and Mountcollins through Firies, Farranfore and Currow, to Tralee and Blennerville.
Ballymac CE CLG is sponsored by the Department of Social Protection, funded by the Irish Government.
🏛️ Government sponsored
Sponsored by the Department of Social Protection and funded by the Irish Government.
What we set out to do
The main objectives of Ballymac CE CLG are:
1. Meaningful work
To provide interesting, meaningful work for participants on the Community Employment Scheme.
2. Skills development
To extend and develop the skills of participants through on-the-job training and accredited courses, seriously increasing their employability.
3. Community facilities
To properly maintain and improve the facilities of the groups and clubs affiliated to Ballymac CE.
4. Efficient programmes
To ensure that all work programmes — maintenance, elderly care, environmental works, or office work — are carried out as efficiently and effectively as possible.
5. Community spirit
To promote community spirit in the parishes of Firies, Farranfore, Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Blennerville, Brosna, Currow, Rathass and Recovery Haven.
6. Positive representation
To promote Ballymac CE and everybody involved — participants, supervisory staff, sponsors and DSP — in the best possible light.
Our 18 locations across Co. Kerry
From west Kerry to the county bounds — there's a Ballymac CE placement near you.
Find us in Firies, Co. Kerry
Our office is located in Firies, near St. Gertrude's Catholic Church. Eircode: V93 HY95