Tá oidhreacht thógtha uathúil ag Éire arardchaighdeán – tá ár bhfoirgnimh agus struchtúir stairiúla mar chuid ríthábhtach d’ár n-oidhreacht náisiúnta. Tá beagnach caoga míle foirgneamh ann atá faoi chosaint ar fud na hÉireann. Tá géarghá ag roinnt mhaith acu siúd ar infheistíocht, chun a dheimhniú go gcaomhnaítear iad agus go leanfar ar aghaidh le húsáid a bhaint astu ionas go mbeidh siad mar chuid bheo dár stair agus dár saol pobail amach anseo.
Cé go bhfuil an príomhfhreagracht ar an úinéir cúram agus caomhnú an fhoirgnimh atá faoi chosaint, tá caipiteal riachtanach á infheistiú ag an gCiste um Struchtúir Stairiúla inár n-oidhreacht thógtha luachmhar agus tá sé ina chúnamh do shealbhóirí agus do choimeádaithe struchtúr stairiúil chun cosaint a thabhairt dóibh amach anseo ar mhaithe le leas an phobail.
Is iad príomhaidhmeanna an chiste seo:
éascú le hoibreacha caomhnaithe ar scála níos airde a bheith curtha i gcrích ar struchtúir oidhreachta a mheastar a bheith suntasach agus tacaíocht phráinneach ag teastáil uathu.
spreagadh a thabhairt d'athghiniúint agus d'athúsáid réadmhaoine oidhreachta agus chun cabhrú leis an caomhnú struchtúr cosanta agus/nó sócmhainní atá suntasach go cultúrtha;
tacaíocht a thabhairt d’infheistíocht de mhaoiniú príobháideach i dtionscadail dhlúthshaothair a bhfuil sé d’aidhm acu struchtúir stairiúla atá i seilbh phríobháideach agus poiblí araon a chaomhnú i gcomhair úsáid an phobail.
tacaíocht a thabhairt d’fhostaíocht sna tionscail chaomhnaithe agus tógála.
tógáil athléimneachta inár maoine oidhreachta chun cur ar a gcumas seasamh in aghaidh tionchar athrú aeráide.
Cuirtear fáilte ar leith roimh iarratais maidir le tionscadail athchóirithe nó athúsáid a bhaineann le struchtúir oidhreachta, agus ina léirítear sochar cónaithe soiléir. Caithfear tionscadail den sórt sin a chur ar aghaidh tríd an bpróiseas pleanála de réir mar is gá.
Tionscadail rathúla
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
Cistiú
Don bhliain 2026, tairgfidh Ciste na Struchtúr Stairiúil deontais ó €50,000 suas go dtí €200,000 amháin, agus díreoidh sé ar thionscadail níos mó a bhaineann le feabhsú, athchóiriú nó athúsáid struchtúr oidhreachta, sna cásanna seo a leanas:
Léiríodh go soiléir go mbaineann leas an phobail áirithe nó an phobail i gcoitinne leis an struchtúr, nó
Tá buntáiste soiléir cónaithe léirithe (ní mór tionscadail den sórt sin a chur chun cinn tríd an bpróiseas pleanála de réir mar is gá)
Moltar d’úinéirí struchtúir chosanta atá ag lorg maoinithe le haghaidh oibreacha ar scála níos lú, nó nuair nach bhfuil aon leas pobail ná poiblí ann, iarratas a dhéanamh ar Scéim Infheistíochta don Oidhreacht Tógtha (SIOT).
Iarratais Incháilithe
Cuireann an Ciste um Struchtúir Stairiúla cistiú caipitil ar fáil le haghaidh oibreacha ar struchtúir cháilithíoch, lena n-áirítear:
Struchtúir atá faoi Chosaint: Struchtúir atá ar Thaifead ar Dhéanmhais Chosanta (RPS) gach údarás áitiúil;
Struchtúir atá incháilithe nó molta le cuimsiú san RPS; ach nár faomhadh go foirmiúil iad go fóill. Caithfidh a leithéid de struchtúir critéir an údaráis áitiúil le cuimsiú san RPS a shásamh, i.e. caithfidh go bhfuil tábhacht ar leith ag baint leis ó thaobh ailtireachta, staire, seandálaíochta, ealaíne, cultúir, eolaíche, sóisialta nó teicniúil de.
Struchtúir nó oibreacha laistigh de Limistéir Chaomhantais Ailtireachta (LCA); nó laistigh de chonláiste Séadchomhartha Náisiúnta, sa chás go bhfuil cúinsí eisceachtúla i gceist.
Is iad seo a leanas a bheidh mar thionscadail incháilithe:
a) tionscadail molta ag údaráis áitiúla de réir iarratas ó iarratasóirí príobháideacha gur úinéirí nó airigh de struchtúir stairiúla iad.
b) tionscadail molta ag údaráis áitiúla d’oibreacha ar struchtúir atá faoi úinéireacht phoiblí, sa chás gur léirítear fócas oidhreachta agus pobail follasach, nó tairbhe don phobal.
Déan Iarratas
Tá am na n-iarratas thart anois. Faoi réir maoiniú, féidfear iarratais a chur isteach don scéim seo i 2026.
