Twelve architectural and archaeological conservation projects throughout Cork County are set to benefit from funding of over €900,000, supporting the preservation of our rich built heritage.

The funding, provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage through the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) and the Community Monuments Fund (CMF), will support vital conservation works on historic buildings, churches and archaeological sites throughout the county.

Three projects in the County of Cork will receive support under the Historic Structures Fund, which provides grants of between €50,000 and €200,000 to protect and restore significant heritage properties. These 3 projects are:

•    Church of the Ascension, Timoleague 
•    Kinsale Municipal District Council Office 
•    St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Skibbereen

The Community Monuments Fund will support a further nine projects aimed at safeguarding archaeological heritage and improving public access. This includes conservation works, reports and management plans designed to strengthen resilience against climate change and ensure long term preservation. Among the projects receiving funding are:

•    Rathbarry Medieval Church 
•    Abbeymahon Church & Graveyard 
•    Kilmonogue Church & Graveyard Conservation Report 
•    Kilmacow Graveyard Conservation Report  
•    St Mary’s Church & Graveyard, Schull

Additional funding will support works at Coolbane Mill, Cloyne Round Tower, and St. Multose Church in Kinsale, as well as an archaeological survey at Ráth Ghaiscígh Ringfort in Béal Átha an Ghaorthaidh.