Conservation Grants

Details of resources available for the conservation and restoration of heritage properties in Ireland are availabe from the Built Heritage and Architectural Policy Section.

Structures at Risk Fund 2012

The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is continuing to operate the Structures at Risk Fund for 2012, which will be administered by the local authorities.

The purpose of the Structures at Risk Fund is to assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2011, and, in certain cases, works to safeguard structures within Architectural Conservation Areas, where, in the opinion of the Department, an urgent need for works to such structures has arisen and has been demonstrated. Only structures in immediate danger of significant deterioration will qualify for consideration for funding by the Department.

Circular SRF 1/2012 – Structures at Risk Fund (English version)

Significant Places of Public Worship Grants Scheme

The Significant Places of Public Worship scheme is funded by this Department and administered by the Heritage Council. The Scheme funds major conservation works to churches and places of public worship, of any denomination, which are of national or greater importance, protected structures and generally open to the public. The scheme is not intended to assist in carrying out routine maintenance, alterations or improvements.

For further information on this and other schemes administered by the Heritage Council please contact the Council on +353 (0) 56 777 0777 or the Heritage Council website (external link)

Conservation of Heritage Properties in State Care


The Department provides funding to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for a programme of conservation works to conserve, maintain and develop heritage sites and properties in State Care. Further details are available from OPW on 1890 213 414, OPW website (external link) and Heritage Ireland website (external link)


Contact Us

Built Heritage and Architectural Policy Section,
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government,
Newtown Rd,
Wexford

Telephone: +353 (0) 53 911 7471, 911 7389
Email: heritagepolicy@ahg.gov.ie

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