Mayo Announces Funding For Historic Building Conservation

Applications for funding to conserve and enhance historic structures and buildings in Mayo are now open, the County Council has announced.

Protected structures, proposed protected structures and in certain cases, works to structures within architectural conservation areas, are eligible for financial support under the Historic Structures Fund.

For 2025, the fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or a clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary).


Mayo County Council is also inviting applications to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025.

The purpose of the stream is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures.

Full details for the Historic Structures Fund 2025 and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025 along with relevant guidance circulars, application forms/ application checklists and supporting appendices, are now available to view and download here.

Application forms along with the application checklist and relevant supplementary material should be emailed to architecturalconservation@mayococo.ie.

The closing date for receipt of applications for both funds is 4pm on Friday, January 17.