Five heritage projects across Donegal have secured almost €100,000 in funding under this year’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme.
The Heritage Council has awarded a total of €98,051 to initiatives in Lifford, Glenties, Inver, Inishowen and Gaoth Dobhair.
Among the successful projects are ongoing repairs to the historic Church of St Lugadius in Lifford (€25,000), the creation of a Brian Friel Digital Heritage Trail in Glenties (€25,000), and the development of a digital archive for the Inishowen Traditional Music Project (€22,622).
Funding was also awarded to conservation works at St Naul’s Church and graveyard in Inver and a biodiversity outreach project on the Luinnigh coastal Machair grassland in Gaoth Dobhair.
Donegal Heritage Officer Joseph Gallagher said the projects highlight the commitment of local groups to protecting the county’s heritage.
“These projects reflect the dedication of community groups across County Donegal who are working to preserve, conserve and celebrate our heritage,” he said.
Mr Gallagher added that heritage “reinforces our sense of place and identity, attracts visitors, supports jobs and sustains local communities.”
Groups interested in the 2027 scheme can contact the County Donegal Heritage Office at (074) 916 3824 or [email protected]