Heritage Council announces €2 million fund for Historic Towns initiative

The Heritage Council is now accepting applications from local authorities across the country for the Historic Towns Initiative 2022.

A total of €2 million has been allocated for the heritage-led regeneration of towns under the initiative, which takes particular account of their heritage and history.

The scheme was announced today by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD.

Since 2018, a total of 23 towns have benefitted from the scheme, with a variety of projects funded.

These include streetscape conservation projects, such as works to traditional railings, render and joinery, as well as historic roof maintenance, and public realm works.

Making the announcement, Minister Noonan said: “I am delighted to launch, in collaboration with the Heritage Council, another year of the Historic Towns Initiative, supporting the regeneration of further historic towns.

“This initiative will make €2 million available to a number of towns, which will, in turn, help drive investment and renewal.

“I firmly believe that heritage-led regeneration can breathe new life into a town, helping to provide an attractive environment where people can live and work.”

For more information about the Historic Towns Initiative, visit the Heritage Council website.