Funding secured for 13 Mayo heritage projects under investment scheme

Minister for Rural Affairs and Social Protection, Dara Calleary, has announced funding for 13 heritage projects in Mayo under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.

Funding was allocated for five structures in Ballina, while two buildings in Castlebar were also granted funding from the Department.

Other successful projects include the Thatched Cottage in Mulranny (€5,000), Bridge House in Westport (€8,000), and St. Patrick’s Church in Westport (€16,000). Additional sites in Achill and Ballinrobe also received funding.

Minister Calleary welcomed the allocation, noting Mayo’s strong representation in this year’s scheme and congratulating all successful applicants.

Full List of Allocations:

St. Muredach's Cathedral Parish of Kilmoremoy, Ballina – €22,644

St. Muredach's College, Ballina – €16,000

Belleek Castle, Ballina – €16,000

Former Church of Ireland School, Ballina – €16,000

Methodist Church, Ballina – €3,434

Thatched Cottage, Mulranny – €5,000

Bridge House, Westport – €8,000

Former Methodist Church, Castlebar – €16,000

St. Patrick's Church, Westport – €16,000

Valley House, Achill – €4,000

Raheens Obelisk – €3,000

Hawthorn Lodge, Castlebar – €5,125

Robe Villa, Ballinrobe – €5,125