New grant scheme opens to support the maintenance of historic graveyards in Waterford
There are over 130 historic burial grounds across Waterford city and county that are vested in the care of the local authority
Applications for funding support are being sought under a new grant scheme for the maintenance of historic graveyards.
According to the local authority, there are over 130 historic burial grounds across Waterford city and county that are vested in the care of Waterford City and County Council.
"Many are protected as archaeological sites on the Record of Monuments and Places. These sites require ongoing maintenance and in recognition of the work by local communities Waterford City and County Council are providing a maintenance grant scheme in 2025," reads a public notice, accompanying the call-out.
Commenting on the grant scheme, Heritage Officer Bernadette Guest said: “Support for the maintenance of closed or historic graveyards is one of the most frequent enquiries we receive to the Heritage Office and we hope this grant scheme can go some way towards helping the efforts of local communities in maintaining their local graveyard."
Ms Guest has confirmed that training days will take place in East and West Waterford on the care and conservation of historic graveyards over the summer and that the local authority looks forward to working with groups across the county on this important area of Ireland's heritage.
Further details and the application can be found here.
The closing date for receipt of applications is May 25, 2025.