Waterford historic buildings receive over €270,000 in grant funding
Funding will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, has today announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025, with €273,729 going to 28 projects in Waterford.
The scheme supports property owners to conserve and enhance historic buildings and streetscapes, and at the same time preserve and develop traditional building skills. This year’s grants will be used to repair, restore, and protect historic structures from modest traditional homes to landmark public buildings.
Examples of projects being funded include:
- €20,000 for the Church of the Immaculate Conception
- €20,000 for Curraghmore house
- €14,000 for the Thatched Cottage, Matthews Cross, Kilmeaden
- €11,000 for the Franciscan Friary, 21 Lady Lane
- €10,000 for the Meeting Place, Upper Branch Road, Tramore
The full list of projects which will receive funding may be found here: https://bit.ly/4gEr81N
In addition to the funding provided under the scheme, owners and custodians will themselves commit an estimated €29.5 million to these projects from private sources, marking this as a very significant investment in built heritage and the traditional building skills which support it.
€1.25 million of the €8.1 million in total funding will be allocated to thatched buildings. This consists of €600,000 from the dedicated Historic Thatched Buildings stream, and an additional €650,000 awarded from the main stream of the scheme.
A total of €41,060 will be awarded to 3 thatch projects in Waterford.
Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, said, “This funding from Government will greatly assist with protecting historic buildings which contribute to a community’s sense of identity, often forming the heart of a city or town.
“Guided and supported by Architectural Conservation Officers and other local authority staff around the country, these projects will greatly enhance the vitality and amenity of our streetscapes,” he added.
Subject to funding, both the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Thatched Buildings Scheme will be open to new applications this July for projects for completion next year.