Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have announced funding for a Clare project under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026.
St. Flannan’s Cathedral, Royal Parade, Killaloe has been allocated €95,820 for the repair and re-pointing of its east gable, south walls, buttresses, south transept and north nave buttresses.
Announcing the funding this week, Minister Browne said: “The award of funding under the Historic Structures Fund is a demonstration of our commitment to preserving and enhancing Ireland’s architectural legacy.
Along with the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, this Government is continuing its commitment to safeguard our built heritage, keeping many buildings in use and helping to bring many others back into use.
The funding also supports the survival of the skills and expertise needed to maintain our built heritage and this will also have an economic benefit by generating employment for heritage contractors and other skilled crafts and tradespeople across the country.”
Minister O’Sullivan said: “Communities across the country know the value of our built heritage, and many of them dedicate their time, passion and expertise to ensuring their protection. I’m proud as Minister for Heritage to be able to support their work through schemes like the Historic Structures Fund.
“This grant can make the difference between a cherished heritage building falling into disrepair or being restored and valued as part of a thriving streetscape. I know this funding will have a huge impact around the country and I look forward to seeing the results for myself over the coming months and years.”
Alongside other heritage funding streams such as the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the recently re-opened Conservation Advice Grant Scheme, the Historic Structures Fund aims to conserve, protect, and promote the use of historic buildings across our cities, towns, villages, and countryside.
This year, 40 projects across Ireland will benefit from over €4.42million in HSF funding. The scheme operates on a match-funding basis with owners and custodians of historic buildings obliged to contribute towards the final cost of works.