Thurles Cathedral re-roofing project among Tipperary awards in €389,000 built heritage funding.
County Tipperary is to benefit from a total allocation of almost €389,000 under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Thatched Buildings stream, funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and administered locally through Tipperary County Council.
A total of 44 projects across the county will share €367,285 under the main BHIS scheme, with a further €21,377 allocated to seven thatched-building projects to support the maintenance of historic thatch.
Among the county allocations, Thurles Cathedral’s re-roofing project has been awarded €14,000, thus supporting ongoing efforts to conserve one of North Tipperary’s most significant landmarks.
The largest single award in Tipperary is €18,000 for works at the old Courthouse building in Mullinahone. Other notable allocations include €10,000 for the Catholic Church in Cashel and €7,000 for the Catholic Church in Clonoulty.
A major refurbishment project is currently under way at the church in Cashel, including a new roof and works to prevent water ingress. The parish is taking on debt of approximately €250,000 for the Cashel works and the painting of the church in Rosegreen, with fundraising continuing locally, including a St Brigid’s Day Tea Party in Halla na Féile on Saturday, February 1st. Places are strictly limited; booking is essential for this FREE event, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Elsewhere, allocations include €9,000 for the Bianconi Memorial Chapel in Boherlahan and €10,000 for the Wellington Memorial near Kilcooley. In Cahir, Cahir Post Office receives €12,000, while €13,000 has been awarded for No. 5 Pierce Street to support roof works.
In Clonmel, the 1798 Monument has secured €4,285, while the Michael Cusack Monument in Drangan has been allocated €4,000.
Projects supported under the thatch stream include €3,500 for a house in Clonoulty village.
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme provides grant support for repair and conservation works to protected structures, helping owners and custodians to safeguard historic buildings and support skilled conservation employment. Full scheme details and guidance for applicants are available through Tipperary Co. Council and gov.ie.
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