O’Shea Welcomes Over €480k For Cork County To Restore Historic Buildings

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the allocation of over €480k in grant funding which has been allocated for conservation and protection of architectural heritage in Cork County under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025 & Historic Thatch Buildings Scheme 2025.

The schemes supports property owners to conserve and enhance our historic buildings and streetscapes and at the same time preserve and develop traditional building skills.

This year’s grants will be used to repair, restore and protect historic structures

from modest traditional homes to landmark public building.

Funding will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs and thatched buildings.

Deputy O’Shea said: “I am delighted to announce Cork County will receive over €440k for a number of projects under this scheme. Some project in Cork North West include:

• St. Mary’s Church, Doneraile – €7,430

• Macroom Castle Gate Lodge – €43,000

• Thatched Cottage Meenskehy, Derrinagree – €15,000

“Fine Gael is committed to ensuring our towns and villages receive vital funding in order to maintain and care for our historic buildings. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is a perfect example of an initiative to revitalise our town centres and to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use” added Deputy O’Shea.

Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Fine Gael TD John Cummins said: “This funding from my department will greatly assist with protecting historic buildings which contribute to a community’s sense of identity, often forming the heart of a city or town. This year’s grants will be used to repair, restore and protect historic structures from modest traditional homes to landmark public buildings.”

Over 650 projects across the country will receive financial support with €8.1m for the conservation and protection of architectural buildings and €1.25m in support for thatched buildings.