Over €160,000 allocated for protection of heritage buildings in Carlow
Duckett's Grove
OVER €160,000 has been awarded for the protection of two heritage buildings in Carlow as part of the
As part of the grant, Duckett’s Grove has been allocated €91,558 for lime rendering on a storage building and an old stable building and for the replacement of windows and a door.
Lime rendering involves applying a lime-based plaster coat to the outside walls of a building.
Tullow courthouse has also been awarded funding as part of the grant, with €73,280 to be spent on external and internal work.
The old cement-based filler between the stones on the exterior of the building and the cement plaster coat on the walls will be removed and replaced by a traditional lime mortar. This is similar to what is happening at Duckett’s Grove, as cement can be harmful to old stone buildings and cause moisture to become trapped.
For the interior works, the heating system will be insulated, with the aim of making it more energy efficient and reducing heat loss. The grant will also cover fire protection measures being put in place, which will help stop the spread of fire in the event of an emergency.
Minister for housing, local government and heritage James Browne said the funding demonstrates the government’s “commitment to safeguard our built heritage,” while supporting skilled workers involved in the restoration of these buildings.
“The funding also supports the survival of the skills and expertise needed to maintain our built heritage and this will also have an economic benefit by generating employment for heritage contractors and other skilled crafts and tradespeople across the country,” minister Browne added.
As part of the fund, 40 projects across the country will benefit from over €4.42 million in HSF funding. The scheme operates on a match-funding basis, with owners and custodians of historic buildings obliged to contribute towards the final cost of works.
