Heritage Council

Application No.

Applicant Name

Project

Project Description 

Approved Amount

17304

Craigavon Borough Council

Enterprise Barge Exhibition Project

The restoration and re siting of a former lagan canal barge, the interior of the barge will be made accessible with the creation of an exhibition space inside.

€8,500

16938

Harry Rowntree

1914 McLaren Steam Traction Engine

Replace the boiler barrel in the 1914 McLaren Steam Traction engine

€6,000

16736

CELT (Centre for Environmental Living & Training)

Celt ecology & traditional skills training programme 2009

A programme of training events Celt ecology & traditional skills

€3,000

16958

Ballynacally ICA

Kilchreest Clondegad & Killea gravestone inscriptions

Survey of each of the three graveyards and photographing and transcribing of headstones

€2,000

16971

Ibrickane Local Biodiversity Group

Spanish Point Wildlife Project

Raise awareness of the heritage value and conservation of the delicate sand sune system at Spanish Point

€1,700

16999

Coiste Logainmneacha an Chlair

Clare Placenames Townland Database Populations

Population of the Clare Placenames Townland Site as part of the Clare Placenames Townland Project(CPTP) The Project will generate data on Clare's Microtoponomy.

€4,000

17122

Burren in Bloom

Burren in Bloom May 2009: Ballyvaughan Celebration

To promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Burren's landscape, flora and other wildlife by visitors & residents alike.

€1,370

17195

Kilkee Civic Trust

Kilkee Seawall Regeneration Phase 2

Continuation of the sea wall regeneration project (grant awarded last year)

€6,000

17269

East Clare Heritage

Local Heritage Trail & Signage

The development of a local heritage trail that identifies uo to ten varied heritage sites on a self guided basis and an interpretation board will be provided at each site

€3,500

17270

Scoil Mhainchin

Scoil Mhainchin Family Garden

To establish and maintain a wildlife garden featuring native annuals perennials and woody plant material, home made nest boxes, feeding tables, bee hotels and creature towers. An existing pond will be incorporated into this garden as well as pathways to access the pond and students will help design and create their own heritage information boards

€4,000

17303

Eddie Lenihan

The Holy Wells of Tulla, Clooney and Feakle

An examination of the holy wells of Tulla, which all will be visited, photographed, measured and described in detail

€1,500

17488

Clare Farm Heritage Tours Co operative Society Ltd

Co Clare Farm Heritage Tours Co operative Society Ltd

Farmers in North Clare are forming a tourism Co operative to facilitate controlled access to the archaeological and vernacular features that lie on their farmland.

€10,000

16724

Ballineen Enniskeane Heritage Group

Survey of Ballymoney old church & graveyard/St Pauls church & graveyard

Survey and locate all graves, tombs, headstones & gravestone on a site drawing to include Ballymoney old church & adjoining St Pauls church

€5,000

16789

Cobh Tidy Towns Committee

Restoration of cast iron railings of Kennedy Park Cobh

To hydroblast the remaining railings repaint them and replace the missing section

€10,000

16845

The A K Ilen Company

Big Boat Build Workshops 2009

To run four 5 day workshops throughout 2009  programme  under the guidance of the experienced shipwrights of Hegartys Boatyard

€10,000

16902

Cork Traveller Womens Network

Traveller Cultural Heritage Project

The collection of information from members of the travelling community in Cork city that depict traveller cultural heritage

€2,500

16987

Geoff Oliver

A course on Island Ecology

A course on Island Ecology on Cape Clear Island which describes the colonisation of Ireland by humans animals and plants

€1,000

17186

Waterloo Renewal Group

Restoration of Waterloo Tower and Bell (national monument)

To undertake both an archaeological assessment and ecological report including Bat Survey of the Bell Tower. Some repair works also including repairing access down, replacement of 5 timber floors to the tower and automating and rehanging of the bell.

€10,000

17272

St Marys Collegiate Church

St Marys Collegiate CHurch Graveyard Trail Signage

To develop a Graveyard Trail  with seven triangular heritage signs which will be visually impact in the grounds of St Marys Collegiate Church which would involve archaeological consultants preparation of trail, graphic design of signage, triangular heritage signs and an information panel (a unit with a display case)

€5,000

17282

Goleen District Community Council

Structure at Herons Cove Goleen Co Cork

To restore and highlight a net boiler in the harbour at Goleen and to provide a heritage sign of history of boats, commercial and fishing in Goleen

€2,000

17478

James Fahy

Language of the Masons

Collecting information on all aspects of the masons lives in Cork City. This includes archives recording as many retired members about their lives, recording the trade and as much spoken " Bearhager na Saor" as they can remember and to build a substantial amount of material using the banner as a centre piece for an exhibition hopefully in the museum

€7,000

16976

Coppeen Archaeological, Historical & Cultural Society

Kinneigh Graveyard Information Archive

Design and production of a suitable database for documenting graves in Kinneigh graveyard. Recording phase is being undertaken at the moment

€1,594

16914

County Donegal Railway Restoration Ltd

Conservation of rare historical railway vehicle

Conservation of rare historical railway vehicle to provide increased public experience and museum expansion contributing also to local heritage centre sustainability

€6,000

16937

Emmett Johnston

Inishowen Basking Shark Seminar

3 day Seminar to contribute to the protection of basking sharks in Irish waters

€5,700

17185

Oideas Gael

Ritual and Religion in Glencolmcille

To complete the final year of the three year ritual and religion in Glencolmcille project. Extend and complete the geophysical investigation, to produce a hard copy and digital copy of the report on the geophysical investigation and to promote local and general public awareness during heritage week

€6,000

17263

Aughanunshin Abbey Conservation Group

Aughanunshin Abbey

To carry out a comprehensive measured drawing and structural survey of the Abbey and graveyard. An accurate measured drawing of the ruin and graveyard, a contour level survey across the site and a structural survey of the ruin

€3,000

17516

Coiste Paroiste Ghort a Choirce

Site of Teampall N Duach

Repair and restructuring of the walls of Teampall N Duach on Oilean Inis Duiche

€3,000

16941

Royal Society For The Protection of Birds(RSPB) N.Ireland

Action for Nature All Ireland Wildlife Conference 2009

A Conference which will focus on how we can Take action for Nature inspiring people to take action to conserve nature on a local and global level

€3,000

16899

Ringsend Technical Institute

Lets talk birds

A group of students will observe identify and study the birds of Ringsend and share their learning with other students

€1,500

16966

Global Action Plan, Ballymun

Bioblitz - Biodiversity Day Event for Ballymun

Bioblitz day enhancing an appreciation of local biodiversity in Ballymun

€1,610

16991

Lutheran Church in Ireland

Conservation work St Finians Church

Carry out conservation work on the church in accordance with the appropriate conservation guidelines

 €7,500

17190

Andrew Fleming

OWLS (Outdoor Wildlife Learning and Survival Club)

An opportunity for members of the public in particular families with "Young People" to enjoy environmental fun learning events/activities which will take place throughout the various parks of Dublin. OWLS is about increasing the knowledge of the natural world through a hands-on approach.

€7,000

17202

Dublin International Film Festival

Out of the Pas

A Programme of archival films and film footage that will be shown as part of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2009.

€4,500

17203

St Eithne's Senior Girls National School

Biodiverse School Wildlife Garden

Construction of raised beds, butterfly garden, herb wheel, wildflower meadow.

€1,000

17276

Airfield Dromartin Estates Ltd

Airfield Natural Heritage for Schools and Community

Further develop its natural heritage education programme by creating an after schools programme which uses our natural heritage, gardens & farm to learn and make links through science and art and launching a weekly informal biodiversity programme for the public

€7,800

17373

Ballyboughal Hedgerow Society

Investigation of the Botanical Composition of the Hedgerows in the Sli na Sceacha Area

The investigation will explore variations in botanical compositions of different forms of hedgerows comparing those of townland and non townland

€2,000

16799

Killyan Graveyard Committee

Mapping of plots in old & current graveyard. Transcribing data from gravestones.

Transcribing data from all gravestones and centrally recording this information. Erection of Map, location of all graves

€1,900

16852

Lynn O Keeffe

Biodiversity Garden

Create a sample biodiversity garden within the heritage garden Doorus orchard community garden

€3,000

16934

Ardrahan Community Development Association

Cregclare Demesne entrance repairs

Conserve the gate piers and flanking walls at the entrance to Cregclare Demesne

€2,500

17026

Athlone Education Centre

Pinpointing the Past

Involving 3 No. schools in an educational project for the identification, description and GPS location of lesser know historical buildings and places of interest and then made available to the public via a dedicated website.

€3,000

17196

Carra Mask Corrie Water Protection Group Ltd

Water Quality Awareness

Raising awareness of water quality issues in national schools in Counties Galway and Mayo

€6,000

17260

Burrenbeo Trust Limited

Open your eyes to the living Burren - a monthly series of Burren Heritage Talks & Walks

To organise a series of free monthly walks and talks on the Burren inviting guest speakers and walk leaders to explore the heritage of the Burren

€3,000

17265

Friends Of Coole Park

Local History Publications Course

A local history course for the spring 2009 programme in the visitor centre in Coole Park. It will include aspects of local history from research to publication, field trips to local and national repositories

€1,600

17512

Gairmscoil na bPiarsach

75th anniversary of Gairmscoil na bPiarsach

Various activities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the school including a lecture series on the history and heritage of the school, a booklet on the history of the school, a calendar of new and old photographs a commemorative garden and various sports activities and drama workshops

€3,000

16913

Irish Wildlife Trust

Special areas of conservation (SAC) watch 2009

To provide information and training to potential SAC site monitors about their local SACs

€10,000

16744

Corca Dhuibne branch of Birdwatch Ireland

Breeding survey and conservation measures for the barn owl

To survey and map the breeding population of the barn owl in Co Kerry

€1,875

16951

Anthony O Donoghue

Future Conservation of the Hen Harrier lies in the hands of our children

The project will be non political and only present the natural history of the Hen Harrier, which will show special this bird is and how special the children's local area is in terms of our natural heritage.

€3,500

16968

Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne

Cosan na Naomh/ Walking Route Worksheet

Provide a worksheet in Irish and English to promote the Cosan na Naomh and to encourage families to walk and discuss what they see

€3,000

16970

Valentia Island Heritage Centre

Conserving Historical Photographs

Conserve and display artefacts of historical value to the island and Ireland and preserve the heritage of the local community

€6,000

16979

Aitainmneacha Chiarrai

Place name survey of the Barony of Iraghticonnor, Co Kerry

The collection and mapping of minor placenames from both oral and documented sources from the Barony of Iraghticonnor Co Kerry

€5,000

17001

Kerry Earth Education Centre

Ballyseedy Woods 'Nursery Schools' Trees & Seeds Programme

Project aims to use Ballyseedy Woods as a Local Heritage Educational Resource for schools,Communities & the general public

€5,000

16910

Leixlip Town Council

Development of conservation management plan for Leixlip spa

The plan will provide guidance on how the built and natural features should be conserved and managed

€7,500

16955

St Brigids Cathedral Kildare

Saint Brigids Cathedral Organ Restoration

To complete restoration of Conagher three manual organ

€8,000

16996

Tullahought Community Development

Promoting Heritage during Heritage Week

Funding for various activities during Heritage Week 2009.

€600

17315

School of English Drama and Film

Eterne in Mutabilitie Edmund Spenser in the Seventeenth Century

A conference at both Kilkenny and Carrick castles marking the 400th anniversary of the Mutabilitie Cantos in conjunction with the annual meeting of the British and Irish Spenser seminar. It will mobilise a scholary,popular and local re evaluation of the significance of Ireland and promote and celebrate the magnificent Ormond castles locally in Ireland

€2,000

16771

Michele Castiaux

Understanding the geology of your local area: Workshop or field trip

Allocate 6 days for workshops or field trips on the themes of local geology, landscapes and water quality.

€1,166

16888

Irish Steam Preservation Society

Replacement boiler fro railway locomotive

A replacement boiler for the steam locomotive on  our heritage railway

€8,000

16919

Ballinakill Heritage Group

Survey and report on the Mausoleum known locally as the Black Church

Undertake an architectural survey and make recommendations for the conservation of the 18th century Trench Family Mausoleum

€3,000

17076

Rathaspick Heritage Council

The Capping and Upkeep of Rathaspick Church

Arrest the decay of the building to the standards and plans as laid down in the "Conservation Strategy" by John Cronin & Associates

€6,000

17234

Portarlington Arts Heritage and Culture Group

2009 Heritage Week Activities

Heritage talk in the French Church 9St Pauls Portarington). Outdoor workshop in the peoples park Portarlington. Heritage walk- Derryounce walk, Boglane and Portarlington

€1,500

17481

Cullenagh Community Group

Cullenagh Heritage Research Project

The community of Cullenagh intend to submit a development plan for the area for inclusion in next county development plan 2012. Research the wildlife, archaeology and architecture of Cullenagh

€6,000

17013

Drumsna Development Association Limited

Drumsna Bridge Preservation

Replace dislodged stone wall capping, point wingwalls and parapet walls at roadside and point wingwalls at upstream side

€7,000

16918

Limerick Civic Trust

Peoples park Heritage boards

Install welcome/heritage boards to two main entrances to the peoples park

€3,000

17184

Ahane Castleconnell and Montpelier Historical Society

Stradbally Graveyard Project

Recording and photographing of all inscriptions on headstones, iconography and noting the various headstone makes and stone masons and any other distinguishing features. It is hoped to make the results available on the internet and in booklet form.

€1,200

17279

Great Southern Trail Ltd

Renovation of viaduct on heritage trail

To renovate and preserve an old railway viaduct, it will involve erection of scaffolding, cleaning and removal of debris and repainting the metal structure

€7,000

17477

Lough Ree Environmental Summer School & Arts Festival

Lough Ree Environmental Summer School and arts Festival

The summer school is a unique event which takes place in Lanesboro/Ballyleague each summer it increases awareness among locals and visitors alike of local heritage and environment at large through field trips, seminars and art events

€5,000

16723

Parish of Dunleer, Co Louth

Restoration of Historic Organ

To  restore the historic organ to fully functioning mode

€8,000

16798

Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust

Records Management Project

Proposal to have all our existing material catalogued & to provide best possible storage conditions for these valuable records.

€5,500

16982

Breffni Martin

Ecological Survey of Carlingford and Environs

An ecological survey of Carlingford village and its surrounding agricultural lands and hedgerows

€3,750

16992

Louth Nature Trust

Little Tern Conservation Project

Erection of temporary fencing to protect nesting little terns, their eggs & chicks to protect from predators.

€10,000

17226

Ciara Cullen

Studying an Island-Celebrating the centenary of the Clare Island Survey

A weekend symposium on Clare Island, Co Mayo will commemorate the centenary of the multidisciplinary Clare Island Survey. It will involve islanders wishing to promote greater awareness of their islands heritage

€4,000

17097

Balrath Woods Preservation Group

To conduct a Bat Survey of Balrath Wood

To carry out Bat Survey to establish which bat species are present with an assessment of need for further bat boxes and their location.

€1,500

17240

Lismullin Institute

Seminar on The evolution of the roads of Ireland

To organise a one day seminar on the evolution of the roads of Ireland which will include seeking suitable speakers, finalising the programme, preparing publicity and sponsorship, publicise seminar and designing and printing brochures

€2,500

16893

Barry Connolly

Restoration of ransomes lal 36 thresher

To restore a Ransomes Sims & Jefferies threshing mill built in 1950 to its original condition

€4,000

17199

Monaghan County Council

Water Management Workshop and Information Pack

Develop and deliver a taster course in Water Management consisting of activities and workshops and an information pack

€6,000

17214

St Tighernachs Church

Conservation Condition Report and Plan for Phase Repair

Record architectural features of the church and document its history also assess the churchs greater conservation requirements

€6,500

17176

Roscommon Heritage Group

The Lions Gate, Mote Park, Roscommon

To continue with the next phase in the restoration of the Lions Gate (1787). The next phase involves the removal of the vegetation and investigating the costs and constraints of carrying out investigations of the monument, measuring and drawing up the lodges and negotiating with the owner to organise and carry out works.

€4,500

17193

St Johns Parish Heritage Group

Heritage Information Board

Heritage Information Board at Rinn Duinn Castle and Medieval Norman Settlement

€4,500

17256

Sligo Field Club

Scriobh Scoil agus Leann: Scholars,Scribes & Poets of Gaelic Sligo

A weekend of lectures about a number of important figures in Sligos Gaelic literary heritage the seminar will consist of seven lectures subsequent discussions and an outing to relevant locations in Sligo

€1,200

17259

Moygara Castle Research Project

Moygara Castle Research Project 2008

Preparation of a conservation report for Moygara Castle and the decorated stones found at the site, prioritisation and specification for works required.

€3,000

17261

Collooney Tidytowns Committee Ltd

Wildlife Study of Collooney incorporating wildlife into tidytown projects

To carry out an ecological survey and put together a biodiversity management plan for the town through public consultation.

€4,000

17284

National Graves Association

Bartholomew Teeling Monument

To clean the existing steps and remove the overgrown vegetation form the step sides, all damaged areas of the steps to be pointed and levelled, install a stainless steel handrail to one side of the steps to assist public access to the monument platform, provide a bench for public seating at the monument and fit stainless steel gates at he base of the monument access steps

€7,000

16895

Oldbridge Community Association

Archaeological and Conservation assessment of St Nicholas Church

A report comprising an archaeological historical and ecological account of the site with guidelines regarding any future management  in order to ensure better local understanding of the heritage of the site

€700

17482

Philip Knoules

Archbishop Charles Agar Bicentenary Conference July 10th -12th 2009

Wish to commemorate Archbishop Agar with an event to mark the 200th year of his passing and to allow the Agar families in Ireland and beyond to gather and celebrate in Cashel

€2,000

16917

Cappoquin Civic Link Heritage Group

Cappoquin Heritage Trial Extension

Extend existing heritage trial

€3,000

16928

Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee

Local Biodiversity action plan for Stradbally

A local biodiversity action plan for Stradbally including promotion and awareness of biodiversity in the local community

€3,000

16969

Thomas McGrath

Restoration of a Dunmore Lobster Sailing Yawl

Restoration of our maritime heritage of a Dunmore Lobster Sailing Yawl so local community can appreciate its heritage value

€8,000

17220

John Roberts Waterford 2009

John Roberts Waterford Festival of Architecture 2009

A festival of architecture which includes seminars,lectures,tours and cultural events in and around the key heritage sites

€2,000

17483

AIMS 2009 Organising Committee

1st All Ireland Mammal Symposium (AIMS2009) November 13th -15th 2009

It is proposed to hold the first All Ireland Mammal Symposium in Waterford Institute of Technology in November 13th-15th 2009

€5,000

16851

Hook Residents Association

Restoration of Stone Walls which are a heritage feature on the Hook peninsula

Restore original limestone walls on the Hook peninsula

€7,000

17173

Wexford Arts Centre

About town: Images of Wexford

An exhibition of architectural heritage of Wexford Town, comprehensive workshop with local schools and a series of public talks will be organised during the run of the exhibition. In addition an online web facility will be launched to showcase the work.

€6,000

17192

Wexford Borough Council

Clean and restoration works to statue "The Pikeman"

Cleaning and restoration works to the statue "The Pikeman" unveiled in 1905 to commemorate the rising 1798

€4,000

17324

Wexford Organic Centre

Conservation best practice at he Wexford Organic Centre

The delivery of youth,community and small holder workshops to develop awareness, skills and best practice in conservation. The expansion of the existing community garden to include an eco garden, traditional building and encouragement of wildlife

€4,000

16796

Birdwatch Ireland East Coast Nature Reserve

Observation hide and boardwalk for community based outdoor education

To construct a 120 metre all weather boardwalk with viewing platforms leading to a timber observation tower hide, facilitating community and schools programme of field education

€8,000

17292

Marine Dimensions

To develop a public awareness programme for Irelands sharks and rays

To develop a public awareness programme for Irelands sharks and rays, set up schools education programme, design and develop worksheets, set up website features, deliver workshops to schools nationwide and public awareness events

€10,000

17301

Wicklow Uplands Council

Young Observers

A learning programme about local landscape and its sustainable development in the context of social, economic and environmental issues. Participants will interact with local communities, learn about local traditions & stories of the unique landscape and will consist of a three day residential workshop, action project and a presentation day to the public

€6,000

Total

€426,765