Facelift for heritage sites

Funding will help rescue historic landmarks

FUNDING has been awarded to carry out much-needed conservation works at three historic sites in North Galway.

Temple Jarlath, the ecclesiastical site in the centre of Tuam town has been allocated €28,905 while the centuries old graveyard in Kilcreevanty in Kilbannon will receive funding of €27,675.

Heritage town Athenry has been awarded just under €100,000 for works at the historical St Mary’s graveyard, close to the town’s square and adjoining the heritage centre.

There are five other projects located in the east and south of the county that are included in the scheme, as well as two in the city…

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