By Dan Walsh
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne TD has signed off on €270,000 for protection of three Wexford heritage buildings under his Department’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026.
€90,000 will be awarded for works at Saunderscourt Gate Lodges, West Gate Lodge, at Galbally East, Crossabeg.
These include conservation and restoration works of west gate lodge as part of ongoing programme of work to restore the 18th century Palladian entrance ensemble.
€90,000 awarded for works at the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Laurence O’Toole. Rathangan, Duncormick.
The funding will cover roof works and associated repair works to stone masonry and lead flashings, plus new rainwater goods and internal repair.
€90,000 for repairs to St. Michael’s Theatre, South Street, New Ross. These include roof works, works to existing rainwater goods and all associated works.
The funding will be administered by Wexford County Council.
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