Over €96,000 funding for built heritage projects in Leitrim

The Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today announced that a total of 676 heritage projects across every county will benefit from €9 million in financial support through the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2024, with a total of €96,136.25 going to 7 projects in Leitrim.

Both schemes support the conservation of historic buildings for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations and are managed jointly by the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and a network of conservation staff in the 31 local authorities, including expert Architectural Conservation Officers.

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.   

The 7 projects in Leitrim to receive funding are:

• St. Mary's Church, Farnaught Parish, Mohill for Roof & Window Repairs €15,000.
• Lurganboy Lodge, Manorhamilton for External Walls €6,136.25.
• Mary Mother Of God Church, Dromahair for External Walls €15,000.
• The Old Town Hall, Carrick-on-Shannon for Roof & Window Repairs €15,000.
• St. Brigid's Church, Drumcong for Roofs €15,000.
• Druminshin Glebe House, Carrigallen for Roofs €15,000.
• Red Bank Restaurant, Carrick-on-Shannon Windows, Doors & Associated Elements €15,000.

• Alderford House, Ballyfarnon - External Wall Repair / Internal Structural Repair €10,000.
• Church of Ireland, Kilmore - Interior Decorative Repair / External Fixture Repair €4,000.
• Dwelling House, Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon - Roof Repair, Structures & Coverings Including Leadwork €10,000.
• Former Bank of Ireland, Main Street, Boyle - Interior Structural Repair / Historic Window Glass Conservation/Protection €9,000.
• Anderson's Thatch, Ballindrehid, Carrick-on-Shannon - Thatching €8,169.

• 35 Upper Main Street, Ballyshannon - Roofs. Windows, Doors And Associated Elements €7,000.
• Assaroe House, The Mall, Ballyshannon - Windows, Doors And Associated Elements €7,000.
• Market Street, Ballyshannon - Windows, Doors And Associated Elements €12,000.
• Thatched Cottage, Derrykillew, Ballyshannon - Roof €17,133.

• Church of The Immaculate Conception, Coronea, Arva - Rainwater Disposal €5,000.
• Old Templeport Rectory, Templeport -Roofs €5,000.
• Killeshandra Coi, Main Street, Killeshandra - Historic Window Glass Conservation/Protection €3,000.
• Sacred Heart Church, Arva - Rainwater Disposal €7,000.
• St Peter's Church, Templeport - Historic Window Glass Conservation/Protection €3,000.
• Old Manse House, Furnaceland, Swanlinbar -Windows, Doors And Associated Elements €5,000.

• The Haggard, Ballyduffy, Moyne - Thatch €7,002.