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Minister James Browne Announces Over €300,000 for Wexford Historic Building Restorations

Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, James Browne TD, has announced more than €300,000 in funding for the restoration of historic buildings in Wexford under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026.

A total of €261,989 will go towards 13 projects across the county, from Enniscorthy to Gorey, New Ross, and Wexford town.

The funding will support essential restoration work, including roof repairs, window and door restoration, and structural repairs.

Full list below

Built Heritage Investment Scheme

Wexford County Council  Type of Works BHIS Total: €261,989.00

 

 

The Old Rectory, Rectory Road, Enniscorthy Windows, Doors and Associated Elements € 20,000.00
Bellevue Church, Ballyhogue, Bree Windows, Doors and Associated Elements € 6,050.00
St. Martin’s Church, Piercestown Windows, Doors and Associated Elements € 17,000.00
Crosshue, Blackwater Roofs € 25,000.00
Priory Court, St. Michael’s Road, GoreyCorporationlands, Gorey External walls € 25,000.00
St. Garvan’s Church, Caroreigh, Taghmon Windows, Doors and Associated Elements € 3,000.00
Gleann na Smoi, Sweetfarm, Enniscorthy Roofs € 30,000.00
Friends Meeting House, Springvalley, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy Windows, Doors and Associated Elements € 20,000.00
Sweetfarm House, St. Johns, Enniscorthy Roofs € 25,000.00
Ballycarney Church, Ballycarney Interiors € 10,939.00
Quigley’s Bar, Kilmore Roofs € 30,000.00
St. Iberius Church, North Main Street, Wexford, Interiors € 25,000.00
Creywell House, New Ross Roofs € 25,000.00

 

Historic Thatched Buildings Scheme

Wexford County Council    HTB: €46,774.00
Ballygarran, Kilmuckridge, Gorey Roofs €6,774.00
Shell Cottage, Blackwater, Enniscorthy Roofs €20,000.00
Clougheast Cottage, Clougheast, Carne Roofs €20,000.00

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