Conservation grants for local structures

Several local projects have been approved for grants under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023, which seeks to encourage conservation of structures protected under the Planning and Development Act.

The scheme also seeks to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craft workers and trades people.

The allocation for Tipperary County Council under the scheme for 2023 is €126,000. This year, the council also received an extra allocation of €21,377 under the supplementary ring-fenced funding for historic thatched structures.

The council received 30 applications under the scheme for 2023. 24 applications were recommended after a thorough assessment was carried out.

The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage approved grants ranging from €2,500 to €11,000.

Among the local projects to be supported are The Thatch, Monsea, Monsea, Ballycommon, €7,177; Curraghbawn House, Newtown, Nenagh, €3,000; the Old Parochial House, Mill Street, Borrisokane, €11,000; 132 Main Street, Templemore, €3,000; Kilcarren House, Lorrha, Nenagh, €2,500; Dromore House, Newport, €3,000; Old AIB Building, Bank Street, Templemore, €3,500; Thatch, Ballycommon (listed again), €2,500.

All works will be assessed and inspections carried out during the coming months. Works must be completed by the end of September so the projects can be inspected and grants paid out.