Historic buildings in Meath to benefit from €247,000 in conservation support
Over €247,000 has been announced today for the protection of historic buildings in Meath under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026.
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme supports the repair, restoration and protection of historic structures from traditional homes to landmark public buildings across Ireland, in our cities, towns and villages and across the wider countryside. The scheme covers restoration work to historic buildings such as roof and wall repairs and works on windows and doors.
The funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s National Built Heritage Service and is administered by the local authorities.
Announcing the funding today, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, TD, remarked: “This funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme will ensure that the architectural legacy of past generations continues to survive in towns, villages, and rural communities in Meath and across the country."
"The preservation of our built heritage relies on our taking action today to repair, maintain, and secure the integrity of these buildings with the care and attention they deserve. That is why my Department continues to make substantial funding available under this scheme – as well as through other schemes such as the Historic Structures Fund and Community Monuments Fund – thereby helping to renew and protect the fabric of our architectural heritage with each passing year."
"Along with new initiatives such as the revised Living City Initiative, the improved and expanded Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, the Built Heritage Investment Scheme helps to preserve our past while also securing our future by maximising use of existing building stock and helping to prevent or reverse vacancy, dereliction, and underuse.”
Meath projects funded today include:
€20,647.92 for a roof at Clashford House, Clashford, Naul
€10,000.00 for windows at Talbot Castle, Abbey Lane, Trim
€12,000.00 for repairing building following water damage at Agher Church, Agher, Summerhill
€29,976.80 for roof repairs to Boggan's Bar, Rathcore
Minister of State with responsibility for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O'Sullivan, TD, added: “Built heritage in Ireland isn’t just about great houses and magnificent public structures. Often, the architectural jewel in our towns and villages is a historic building where people meet, live or work. As Minister for Heritage, I am proud to be able to support the owners and custodians of these unique properties – which often present unique challenges when it comes to modern living and use – to protect them, restore them and make them more comfortable through initiatives like the Built Heritage Investment Scheme."
"The Government is committed to helping communities and individuals to keep these buildings alive, prevent them from falling into ruin and ensure that they are in good health for future generations. At the same time, we are supporting the traditional craftspeople in Meath and throughout the country whose specialist skills turn history into homes, community hubs and businesses. I trust that the €8.1m funding provided this year will have an enormous impact, and I look forward to seeing how the projects progress over the course of the year.”
The full list of projects can be found here.
€8.1 million has been awarded nationally through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of the total funding, almost €1.1 million has been earmarked for works to thatched buildings, made up of almost €600,000 from the dedicated Historic Thatched Buildings stream, plus an additional €490,000 from the mainstream of the BHIS.
A list of thatched projects are available here.
In addition to the public funding provided under BHIS, an estimated €35 million of private funds will be committed to these projects by owners and custodians, further enhancing the investment in Ireland’s built heritage and representing an effective partnership between the State, individuals and communities around the country.