05/05/2015: 28 heritage buildings to benefit from funding under the Structures at Risk Fund 2015 – Minister Humphreys
The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, has today (Tuesday) announced that 28 heritage structures across the country are set to benefit from a total of €624,000 in funding under the Structures at Risk Fund 2015.
The funding will allow conservation work to be carried out on 28 heritage structures in both private and public ownership deemed to be at significant risk of deterioration and which are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
Speaking in Kilkenny this afternoon, Minister Humphreys said:
“Protecting our built heritage is so important. The Structures at Risk Fund, which is administered by my Department, provides targeted investment in the most vulnerable aspects of our built heritage. This fund will help to ensure the survival of some of Ireland’s most significant architectural, cultural, archaeological and historic buildings.
“Since 2011, almost 130 structures will have been funded under this scheme. This year the fund will support a wide range of building types from thatched houses to a school house to a former almshouse.
“Our beautiful old buildings are one of the many reasons that people come to visit this country. By supporting best practice in the conservation of our protected structures, we are contributing to the attraction of our country as a tourist destination.
“Conservation work on older buildings also contributes to local employment, and I believe the preservation of heritage structures is very important for our pride of place. I know the funding being provided today will make a big difference to the 28 projects involved.”
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Note to Editors:
Please see below the full list of projects which will receive funding.
Grant Awards under Structures at Risk Fund 2015
|
Local Authority |
Structure |
Grant Award |
|
Carlow |
Adelaide Memorial Church, Myshall |
€40,000 |
|
Clare |
Adelphi House, Clifden, Corofin |
€30,000 |
|
Cork City |
Skiddy’s Almhouse, Shandon, Cork City |
€30,000 |
|
Cork City |
5 Grenville Place, Cork City |
€25,000 |
|
Cork County |
St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, Emmet Place, Youghal |
€20,000 |
|
Cork County |
Bantry House, Bantry |
€15,000 |
|
Donegal |
Killymard Old Church, Haugh, Donegal Town |
€25,000 |
|
Dublin City |
130 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 |
€40,000 |
|
Fingal |
Old Kilbush House, Kilbush, Rush, Co. Dublin |
€30,000 |
|
Galway City |
Cooke’s Bar, 2 Newcastle Road, Galway |
€15,000 |
|
Galway County |
Gort Library, Queen Street, Gort |
€15,000 |
|
Kerry |
Belleville House, Lateeve, Portmagee |
€25,000 |
|
Kildare |
Nuns Graveyard, Sallins |
€19,000 |
|
Kilkenny |
Pleasure House/Tea House, Bateman Quay, Kilkenny |
€15,000 |
|
Laois |
Dun Naoise, The Square, Durrow, Co. Laois |
€20,000 |
|
Laois |
Fisherman’s Thatched Inn, Fishertown, Ballybrittas |
€15,000 |
|
Limerick City and County |
Thatched House, Ballydoorty, Castlemahon |
€15,000 |
|
Limerick City and County |
Mungret College, Dromdarrig |
€20,000 |
|
Mayo |
Bridge House, North Mall, Westport |
€25,000 |
|
Meath |
Agher Church, Rathmoylan |
€15,000 |
|
Monaghan |
Hope Castle Gate Lodge, Hope Castle Demesne, Castleblaney |
€40,000 |
|
Offaly |
Busherstown House, Busherstown |
€15,000 |
|
Offaly |
Charleville Stables, Charleville, Tullamore |
€30,000 |
|
Sligo |
Former School House, Christchurch, Beltra, Sligo |
€15,000 |
|
Tipperary |
Mountain Lodge, Burncourt, Cahir |
€15,000 |
|
Tipperary |
Modeshill Church, Modeshill, Mullinahone |
€15,000 |
|
Waterford City and County |
Thatched House, Kilcannon (Hely), Cappagh |
€15,000 |
|
Wexford |
Ballysampson, Killinick |
€25,000 |
