Four historical buildings in Limerick allocated over €250k for upkeep
Since 2020, €25.5m has been invested under this fund in communities nationwide
FOUR historic buildings in Limerick have been allocated over €250,000 as part of a national government incentive to protect archaeological monuments throughout the country.
Croom Castle in Croom and Galbally Church in Galbally will both receive €100,000 each, Glenogra Church in Glenogra, situated between Meanus and Fedamore, will receive €21,685 and Ballynoe Tower House, just outside Bruree, will receive €30,000.
Limerick TD and Minister of State, Niall Collins, has welcomed the inclusion of these four Limerick buildings to receive a total of €251,685 out of €7.5m awarded by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne.
The grants, allocated under the Community Monuments Fund, help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them for the future.
Minister Collins said: "Since the Community Monuments Fund was first introduced in 2020, it has invested €25.5m in communities nationwide.
"This year, I welcome the inclusion of four Limerick projects in the fund. It is hugely important that the maintenance of our archaeological heritage across the county is financially supported.
"I wish each of the Limerick-based award recipients the best of luck in rolling out their projects."
Minister James Browne, TD, also spoke of "the importance of our archaeological heritage" which he said "cannot be overstated".
"This fund has a very real and profound impact on the custodians and communities in our cities, villages, towns and countryside," Minister Browne stated.
"I sincerely thank the owners of archaeological monuments for their dedication to the preservation of our wonderful heritage.
"This investment will ensure that our built heritage can continue to be enjoyed by local and visiting communities, as well as acting to create work and preserve important traditional skills in towns and villages right across Ireland."