Government funding of almost €120,000 has been awarded for Laois heritage projects.
The Government funding through the Heritage Council grant will go towards supporting seven heritage-led regeneration plans across Laois.
The investment includes:
– €50,000 to Historic Houses of Ireland for conservation projects in Laois.
– €33,000 to Laois County Council for conservation measures.
– €5,443 to the Abbeyleix Bog project.
– €2,542 for Clough Tidy Towns.
– €2,134 to Donaghmore Famine Workhouse and Agriculture Museum.
Minister Fleming said: “I’m glad that the Heritage Council has approved almost €120,000 worth of grants for local heritage-led regeneration projects in Laois.
“Our rich heritage needs to be protected and this funding will ensure important conservation projects continue in Laois.”
The Community Heritage Grant Scheme supports local heritage
projects run by not-for-profit community/voluntary heritage
organisations and NGOs.
Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and The Marine and administered by The Heritage Council, the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme supports the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures.
The scheme also funds the conservation and repair of other related farm structures including historic yard surfaces, walls, gate pillars and gates.
The Historic Towns Initiative provides support for heritage-led
regeneration projects in historic towns. The initiative supports
conservation and enhancement projects, addresses vacant property issues in town centres and encourages the re-use of historic structures.
The scheme is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and The Heritage Council.
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