Wicklow Monuments Get Funding

Six Wicklow archaeological monuments receive over €202,000 funding through Community Monuments Fund

Taoiseach Simon Harris TD has today announced six project monuments will receive funding through the 2024 Community Monuments Fund.

The funding will be used to help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future.

The aim is to encourage access to monuments and improve their presentation and also to build their resilience to help them withstand the effects of climate change.

Speaking today, the Taoiseach said: “I am delighted that six projects across the county will be supported under this year’s Community Monuments Fund.

"Since its inception in 2020, this fund has become a lifeline for the protection of Ireland’s irreplaceable archaeological heritage by revitalising historic monuments. 

"Through this, it is enabling valuable investment in the wider heritage sector, creating thousands of hours of employment for specialist craftspeople and traditional skills practitioners, as well as supporting the achievement of national commitments under Heritage Ireland 2030 and the Climate Adaptation Plan for Built and Archaeological Heritage. I’d like to congratulate the successful applicants and wish them the very best of luck in with their projects this year.”

The total amount allocated to Wicklow is  €202,247.02.

Wicklow Kilmacanogue Church and Graveyard - €30,000

St Kevin's Church, Hollywood  - €29, 932.05

Wicklow Kilranelagh Graveyard - €9,588.47

Wicklow Mullinacuff Church - €90,678.50

Drumgoff Barracks - €12, 159