Over €4.4m awarded for protection of Ireland’s heritage buildings
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40 projects across Ireland to benefit from Historic Structures Fund
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have today (April 9th 2026) announced €4.42 million in funding to be awarded to 40 projects for the repair and protection of landmark buildings under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026.
Highlights among this year’s projects include:
- €200,000 for repairs to the Ambassador Theatre, Parnell St, an iconic building and cultural venue at the heart of Dublin’s historic Georgian core.
- Over €180,000 for the Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, Co. Kildare with ground chamber and other works helping to reinstate its use by the public.
- €170,000 for Áras na nGael, the historic Galway Arts Centre in Dominick Street, Galway city. This will assist with conservation repairs to the shared historic roof of a terrace of Georgian townhouses currently in a vulnerable condition.
- €115,000 for roof repairs to protect the historic Dingle Courthouse building in Dingle, Co Kerry.
Announcing the list of successful projects, Minister Browne said:
“The award of funding under the Historic Structures Fund is a demonstration of our commitment to preserving and enhancing Ireland’s architectural legacy.
“Along with the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, this Government is continuing its commitment to safeguard our built heritage, keeping many buildings in use and helping to bring many others back into use.
“The funding also supports the survival of the skills and expertise needed to maintain our built heritage and this will also have an economic benefit by generating employment for heritage contractors and other skilled crafts and tradespeople across the country.”
Minister O’Sullivan said:
“Communities across the country know the value of our built heritage, and many of them dedicate their time, passion and expertise to ensuring their protection. I’m proud as Minister for Heritage to be able to support their work through schemes like the Historic Structures Fund.
“This grant can make the difference between a cherished heritage building falling into disrepair or being restored and valued as part of a thriving streetscape. I know this funding will have a huge impact around the country and I look forward to seeing the results for myself over the coming months and years.”
Alongside other heritage funding streams such as the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the recently re-opened Conservation Advice Grant Scheme, the Historic Structures Fund aims to conserve, protect, and promote the use of historic buildings across our cities, towns, villages, and countryside.
This scheme operates on a match-funding basis with owners and custodians of historic buildings obliged to contribute towards the final cost of works.
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Notes for Editors
A full breakdown of the HSF funding allocation for 2026 can be found here.
Further information on Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
Further information on Conservation Advice Grant Scheme.