Minister Malcolm Noonan (second from right) visited Moybologue cemetary in December.

Funding announced for local heritage sites

Minister Malcolm Noonan visited historical sites in Cavan in December.

Historical sites in Cavan are to share in funding of almost €128,000.

The successful local heritage projects were announced by Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan.

Drumlane Abbey, Milltown is to receive the most in Cavan with a total of €84,698.50.

St Mogue’s Island, outside of Bawnboy is receiving €15,473.40, Moneygashel Cashel, south-west of Blacklion is to get €14,491.86.

Meanwhile, Moybologue Graveyard, south of Bailieborough, which Minister Noonan visited in December is to receive €13,139.50.

The 2022 Community Monuments Fund is designed to support the protection and conservation of sites with a historical significance.

There's been a welcome for the funding, with local Minister Heather Humphreys stressing the importance of protecting historical sites.

“As a former Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, I know how vital it is to invest in protecting our historical structures around the country.

“The projects being supported in Cavan have huge historical and archaeological significance and I really welcome this funding news today.”