Funding for Built Heritage Projects 2025

The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, announced on the 14th February 2025, the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025.

The scheme supports property owners to conserve and enhance our 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, conserve and protect historic structures from modest traditional homes to landmark public buildings. €8.1 million in grant funding is allocated for conservation and protection of architectural heritage under Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025. This includes €1.25 million in support for thatched buildings.

Announcing the awards, Minister O'Sullivan said:

“In keeping with the commitment outlined in our newly ratified Programme for Government to cherish and protect our heritage as a vital national asset, I am pleased to announce today the projects which will receive funding under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme.

Ireland’s built heritage is a national asset which enriches our countryside, villages, towns, and cities. In maintaining and caring for our historic buildings, owners and custodians perform a valuable public service, and I am delighted to be able to support their efforts.

Alongside related initiatives such as the Historic Structures Fund, Community Monuments Fund, and the THRIVE scheme, this vital funding will help to ensure the survival of Ireland’s shared architectural inheritance for future generations.”

In Clare 11 projects are receiving funding, totalling €165,720, under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025 as follows:

Name and Address of Project	Description Of Works	Funding Allocated
Clare County Council		Total: €165,720.73
1 Lower McDonnell Terrace, Kilkee	Windows, Doors and Associated Elements	€6,000.00
Kilnasoolagh Church, Newmarket- on-Fergus	Interiors	€15,000.00
St Columba's Church, Ennis	Rainwater Disposal	€10,945.00
Christ Church, Spanish Point	Windows, Doors and Associated Elements	€10,000.00
St Augustine's Church, Kilshanny	Windows, Doors and Associated Elements/ Roofs	€30,000.00
Crotty's, Kilrush	Roofs/ Rainwater Disposal	€40,000.00
Glencairn House, Ennis	External Walls	€8,500.00
St Brigid's Church, Corofin	Windows, Doors and Associated Elements	€10,000.00
Land Steward's Cottage Clooney	Windows, Doors and Associated Elements/ External Walls	€13,000.00
Freagh Boathouse, Freagh Castle, Whitestrand, Miltown Malbay, County Clare	External Walls	€10,000.00
Fintra More Cottage, Miltown Malbay, County Clare	Thatch	€12,275.73

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