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Ireland has a unique built environment of extraordinary quality – our historic buildings and structures are a vital part of our national heritage. There are almost fifty thousand protected structures around Ireland. Many of these are in great need of investment to ensure their preservation and continued use so that they remain a living part of our history and community life into the future.
While the primary responsibility to care for and maintain a protected structure rests with the owner, the Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.
The core aims of this fund are to:
enable larger scale conservation works to be carried out on heritage structures which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support;
encourage the regeneration and reuse of heritage properties and to help to secure the preservation of protected structures and/or culturally significant assets;
support the investment of private capital in labour-intensive projects to conserve historic structures in public and private ownership for community use.
support employment in the conservation and construction industries.
build resilience in our heritage properties to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change.
Applications in respect of refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, and where a clear residential benefit is demonstrated, are particularly welcomed. Such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary.
Successful projects
Name and Address of Project
Local Authority
Description of Works
Funding Allocated
Duckett’s Grove, Rainestown, Co. Carlow
Carlow County Council
Lime rendering to store building and castellated stable building, replacement of five PVC windows at main courtyard entrance, one first-floor window and one ground-floor door.
€91,558.00
Tullow Courthouse, Barrack Street, Co. Carlow
Carlow County Council
External works to remove cementious pointing and render, and replace in lime mortar. Internal works to install suitable heating system insulation and required fire-protective measures.
€73,280.00
Stuart’s Shop, Main Street, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan
Cavan County Council
Roof repair, lead work and flashings. Localised structural repairs to masonry Structural repairs to floor joists and repairs to floors at first floor level. Repairs to historic shopfront.
Emergency works to remove vegetation, secure extant roofs and propping of first floor level of outbuildings in order to prevent collapse.
€164,432.00
Bawnboy Workhouse, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan
Cavan County Council
Structural repair to original staircase and landings to allow for safe access to first floor level. Repair of first floor level including structural members. Localised masonry repairs – stitching and pinning. Repair of all existing original windows and external doors and doorcases.
€152,312.00
St. Flannan’s Cathedral, Royal Parade, Killaloe, Co. Clare
Clare County Council
Repair and re-point the east gable, south walls, buttresses, south transept and north nave buttresses.
€95,820.00
15 Georges Quay, Cork City, Co. Cork
Cork City Council
External plaster repair, repair of roof structure, repair rainwater goods, new timber sash windows, and internal conservation works.
€170,000.00
National Sculpture Factory, Albert Road, Cork City, Co. Cork
Cork City Council
Renovation, conservation and restoration of the barge coping, cast-iron gutters,
€103,132.00
St. Laurence's Cheshire Home, Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City, Co. Cork
Cork City Council
Window repairs, railing repairs and installation of a steel frame to support the repaired
€50,000.00
The Church of the Ascension, Timoleague, Co. Cork
Cork County Council
Floor and marble wainscoting repairs along with stabilisation of internal climate through the introduction of underfloor heating.
€106,767.00
Kinsale Municipal District Office, Co. Cork
Cork County Council
Repair of existing roof, parapet and renewal of parapet gutter to address significant water ingress causing timber decay in the roof structure.
€130,000.00
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Cork County Council
Pitches to be re-slated on new battens and breathable felt. Works to replace the porch ceiling, copper roof gutters and valleys and repairs to the limestone belfry.
€130,000.00
Donegal Town Methodist Church, Waterloo Place, Co. Donegal
Donegal County Council
Stabilisation of gable walls, structural repairs of vertical and horizontal cracking on internal elevations, stabilisation of bellcote, and repair to stained glass window.
€93,498.00
The Ambassador Theatre, Parnell Street, Dublin City, Co. Dublin
Dublin City Council
Repair and repointing of stonework, repair of render to façades, repair to roof, rooflights, rainwater goods, and timber windows.
€200,000.00
Abbotstown House, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin
Fingal County Council
Critical conservation works to arrest deterioration of fabric, including dry rot. Restoration of windows, doors, façades and local repairs to roof.
€150,000.00
Former Market House, Market Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Fingal County Council
Roof repairs to include timber repairs to the overhanging eaves, the repair and replacement of the defective cast iron rainwater goods, and the introduction of stainless steel ties at the vertical cracks at the junction between the 19th century building and the later extension.
€50,000.00
Gate House, Howth Castle, Co. Dublin
Fingal County Council
Essential structural repairs to the 16th century gate house, consolidation of masonry
€185,000.00
Áras na nGael and Galway Arts Centre, 45 & 47 Dominick Street Lower, Galway City, Co. Galway
Galway City Council
Essential conservation repairs to the shared historic roof of a terrace of Georgian townhouses in vulnerable condition in public/ private ownership.
€170,000.00
Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre, Co. Galway
Galway County Council
Water mitigation measures.
€90,201.00
Dingle Courthouse, Co. Kerry
Kerry County Council
Repairs to roof and rainwater goods.
€115,000.00
Healy’s Old Post Office, Prosperous, Co. Kildare
Kildare County Council
Conservation repairs to roof structure, internal walls and joinery, ground reduction,
€100,000.00
St. David’s Church, Naas, Co. Kildare
Kildare County Council
Removal of organic growth, and masonry and pointing repairs to church tower. Repairs to wrought iron walkways. Repair to cracked section of stone boundary wall.
€112,942.00
Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Kildare County Council
Repair works to the ground floor chamber of the barn and walled garden area to reinstate for use by the public.
€187,871.00
Former Bishop’s Palace, Church Lane, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council
Conservation and repair of historic timber sash and case windows.
€50,000.00
Woodstock House, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council
Works to secure the collapsed central section of the front elevation and the missing internal walls.
€125,458.00
Donaghmore Workhouse and Agricultural Museum, Co. Laois
Laois County Council
Roofing repairs including; re-slating, timber repairs to structure, structural repairs to chimneys and associated removal of machinery, renewal of leadwork, and repair/renewal of rainwater goods.
€132,209.00
Turner Vinery, South Hill House, Collins Avenue, Limerick City, Co. Limerick
Limerick City & County Council
Works to cast and wrought iron frame, glazing and site works.
€185,000.00
Former Carlingford Presbyterian Church, Newry Street, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Louth County Council
Re-slating roof and ancillary lead repair.
€50,000.00
Convent of Mercy Churches, Kells, Co. Meath
Meath County Council
Renewal of the existing roof coverings to existing churches and renewal of existing rain water goods to both roofs.
€81,250.00
Temple Connor Church, Clonmacnoise, Co. Offaly
Offaly County Council
Renewal of slating and flashings of the north roof slope and insertions of insulation.Repoint the exterior and interior of structure to allow drying out.
€60,000.00
Clonalis House, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Roscommon County Council
Repairs to breakfront including slated roof, leaded balcony and windows, repairs to
€50,000.00
St. Finian’s School, Peamount Hospital, Peamount Road, Co. Dublin
South Dublin County Council
Conservation of the external envelope of the building (flat roofs, walls and windows).
€90,108.00
Killoran House, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Tipperary County Council
Conservation and reinstatement of missing roofs to front porch and rear return. Reinstatement of missing timber floors to building interior.
€80,089.00
Mortuary Chapel, St. Patrick’s Chapel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Tipperary County Council
Repairs to chapel wall and roof structure to prevent further deterioration. Repairs to wall, roof and ceiling finishes caused by movement and water ingress. Repair/replacement of rainwater goods.
€62,972.00
Curraghmore House, Portlaw, Co. Waterford
Waterford City & County Council
Structural repair of failed external truss in Barrack Room wall over main staircase, including parapet repairs. Roof valley, gutter renewal works, and repairs to external joinery.
€98,152.00
Belvedere House, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Westmeath County Council
Essential fire safety upgrade works with associated building works and refurbishment of the building’s fabric.
€200,000.00
St. Michael’s Theatre, South Street, New Ross, Co. Wexford
Wexford County Council
Roof works, works to existing rainwater goods and all associated works.
Conservation and restoration works of west gate lodge as part of ongoing programme of work to restore the 18th century Palladian entrance ensemble.
€90,000.00
The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Laurence O’Toole. Rathangan, Duncormick, Co. Wexford
Wexford County Council
Roof works and associated repair works to stone masonry and lead flashings. New rainwater goods and internal repair.
€90,000.00
Old Lacken Schoolhouse, Lacken, Co. Wicklow
Wicklow County Council
Lime re-pointing, stone repairs, timber window conservation, overhaul of cast-iron rainwater goods, and internal lime plaster repairs.
€66,433.00
Russborough House, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Wicklow County Council
Repair and repointing of front and rear entrance staircases. Cleaning and repair of four limestone heraldic lion sculptures at staircases. Re-surfacing of external basement area, including re-render and re-pointing of associated retaining walls.
€101,817.00
Funding Available
For 2026, The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:
A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)
Owners of protected structures seeking funding for smaller scale works, or where there is no community or public benefit, are advised to apply to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS).
Eligibility
The Historic Structures Fund provides capital funding for works to qualifying structures which include the following:
Protected Structures: Structures in the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) of each Local Authority;
Structures eligible for or proposed for inclusion in the RPS but not yet formally approved for inclusion. Such structures must meet the criteria for inclusion in the RPS by the Local Authority, i.e. must be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical point of view;
Structures or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs), or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.
Eligible projects will be as follows:
a) projects proposed by local authorities on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of historic structures
b) projects proposed by a Local Authority for works to historic structures in public ownership, where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated
How to Apply
Applications are now closed. Subject to funding, applications for this scheme will reopen in 2026.
