Restoration work to the tune of €360,000 is set to breathe new life into some of West Cork’s best known buildings as part of the Historic Structures Fund. A sum of more than €100,000 will be allocated to each building in a bid to protect and improve its structural integrity. A total of €4.42m in funding will be provided for buildings nationwide under the 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," said Mr O'Sullivan. The fund also has a focus on supporting the investment of private capital in labour-intensive projects with a view to conserving historic structures for community use.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 16:50 UTC