Higgins welcomes €91,752 in funding for historic building restoration

Minister of State and Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins has welcomed €91,752 in grant funding which has been allocated for conservation and protection of architectural heritage under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025.

The scheme 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.

Minister Higgins said: “I am delighted to announce that Dublin Mid West will receive €90,752 for a number of projects under this scheme. These structures are an important part of our local heritage, and this funding will ensure they are preserved for the future generations”.

Recipients include:

• St Finian’s Former Schoolhouse, Peamount Hospital (Roof and external wall repairs, internal repairs) – €25,000.
• Rathcoole Inn, Main Street Rathcoole (Thatch restoration) – €25,000
• Oil Mill, Corkagh Park, Naas Road, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22 (Historic Ruins) – €18,000
• Rathcoole Health Centre, Main Street, Rathcoole (Windows, doors, and associated elements) – €11, 795.34
• Bell Tower, Old Orchard, Lucan (Historic Ruins) – € 6,647.20
• 2 Lower Mill Lane, Palmerstown (Windows, doors, and associated elements) – € 4,310.00

“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.”

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.