Over €660k for heritage projects in Cavan and Monaghan
Government has today announced funding of over €660,000 for projects aimed at preserving historic structures in Cavan and Monaghan.
Stuart's Shop in Killeshandra received a total of €164,432 for repair works, while Bawnboy Workhouse received €152,312 under the Historic Structures Fund.
Meanwhile, €184,943 went to projects in Cavan under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme while a total of €161,952 was granted to Monaghan.
Welcoming today’s announcement Minister Niamh Smyth described Cavan’s historic buildings as the "heartbeat" of towns and villages.
"I am thrilled that both Stuart’s Shop in Killeshandra and the Bawnboy Workhouse have been recognised with this substantial funding. By investing in these landmarks, we are ensuring these structures remain vibrant parts of our community’s future. I look forward to seeing the impact this funding has on both premises.”
"This scheme operates on a match-funding basis, with owners and custodians of historic buildings obliged to contribute towards the final cost of works," she said.
Deputy Brendan Smith also welcomed the funding.
"I compliment Cavan County Council and particularly the Heritage Office on their submission of these successful applications which necessitated detailed preparatory work. I have worked closely with the Council's Community and Enterprise Office and with Anne Marie Ward Heritage Officer in seeking grand aid from the Department of Rural and Community Development and from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for these restoration works.
"These improvement works are important and essential for both of these buildings which are significant historic structures in Killeshandra and Bawnboy," he stated.
HISTORIC STRUCTURES FUND 2026 RECIPIENTS
Stuart’s Shop, Main Street, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan - €164,432.00
Bawnboy Workhouse, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan - €152,312.00
BUILT HERITAGE INVESTMENT SCHEME RECIPIENTS
Cavan
Art Deco House, Main Street, Ballinagh - €10,000.00
Billis Kilns - €2,500.00
Bishops House - €3,000.00
Cavan Parish Church - €3,000.00
COI - Killeshandra - €2,500.00
COI - Knockbride - €2,500.00
Corboy House - €7,000.00
Coronea Church - €5,000.00
Enagh Cottage - €7,000.00
Farmhouse at Marahill - €7,000.00
Former Railway Goods Shed (Cavan Mart) - €15,000.00
Griffith Lodge - €7,000.00
Kildrumferton COI - €6,000.00
Kilnahard Castle - €7,000.00
Lanesborough House Gate Lodge - €7,000.00
1 Farnham Street - €3,000.00
5 Farnham Street - €2,500.00
Omard House - €3,500.00
Period dwelling Main St Kilnaleck - €7,000.00
Plush Cottage - €4,443.00
6 Quivvy Church - €5,000.00
Sacred Heart Church Arvagh - €5,000.00
See House, Kilmore Upper - €10,000.00
St Paul's COI - €6,000.00
St Peter's Church Templeport - €3,500.00
Sugarloaf House - €10,000.00
Tomregan COI - €3,500.00
Thatch cottage at Cuntycoo - €9,000.00
Thatch cottage at Drumbarton - €9,000.00
Rose Cottage - €12,000.00
Monaghan
Freame Mount Demense, Cootehill - €4,630.80
Dwelling house, Market Square, Castleblaney - €13,000.00
Shepherd's House Hilton - €12,000.00
Aghabog Church of Ireland - €10,000.00
St.Laebhan's Parish Church, Killeevan Glebe, Newbliss - €7,000.00
Glebe House, Inniskeen - €12,000.00
Newbliss Gate Lodge, Killycushil, Threemilehouse - €10,000.00
Mullaghmore House, Tydavnet - €10,000.00
John Anderson's Coaching Inn, Drum - €10,000.00
Castle Leslie, Glaslough - €10,000.00
Shanco Church, Shanco, Emyvale - €10,000.00
No.4 The Diamond, Monaghan Town - €10,597.20
Former Church of Ireland, Inniskeen - €10,000.00
No.9 Hill Street, Monaghan Town - €15,000.00
Drum Church of Ireland, Cortubber - €10,000.00
Thatched dwelling, Corleadargan, Castleblaney - €7,724.00