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Funding will go towards renovation works to prevent deterioration, protect character, and encourage the re-use of protected structures
Fourteen Longford projects will benefit from €138,000 in financial support through the Historic Structures Fund / Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2024.
The schemes fund a variety of repairs and renovation works to prevent deterioration, protect character, and encourage the re-use of protected structures. The schemes also provide important support for the employment of traditional craftspeople and conservation professionals.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, said: “It's wonderful to see a record number of projects being approved for funding under this year's Historic Structures Fund.
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"Along with the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, these schemes enable us to protect our precious built heritage and keep many of these magnificent buildings in use, while bringing others back into use. With projects being approved in every county, the social and economic benefits will be felt in every corner of the country.”
Historic Structures Fund
€20,000 - Oldtown House, Ardagh: Conservation of windows, including structural repairs to a damaged window head and conservation of timber panelling around the windows to preserve the historic building fabric and unique character of Oldtown House.
€15,000 - Creevaghmore House, Ballymahon: Replacement lime render to all rear return elevations and renewal of roof on lean-to outbuilding.
Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€2,700 - The Maria Edgeworth Centre, Edgeworthstown
€5,200 - Annaly Monument, Holy Trinity Church Of Ireland, Tashinny
€4,000 - ‘Frances' Cottage’, Lock 44, Ballyclare
€11,000 - The Exam Hall, St Mel's College
€12,000 - Viewmount House, Dublin Road, Longford
€11,900 - Clynan Mills, Cloghan, Ballymahon
€11,800 - Temperance Hall, Dublin Street, Longford
€11,800 - Creevaghmore House, Creevaghmore, Ballymahon
€5,000 - Former Ulster Bank, Barrack Street, Granard
€11,800 - Oldtown House, Ardagh
€8,800 - Former 'J. Burns' Shop, 28-28a Main Street, Edgeworthstown
€7,002 - The Haggard, Ballyduffy, Moyne
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