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Historic Thatched Buildings scheme 13.02.26

OVER €8.1 million will be awarded to 969 projects throughout Ireland under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2026 including 16 projects in Donegal.

Of that total funding, almost €1.1 million was earmarked for works to thatched buildings. This funding helps property owners to conserve and enhance historic buildings and streetscapes whilst also helping to preserve and develop traditional building skills.

The successful Donegal projects under the Historic Thatched Buildings scheme consist of eight re-thatch projects. Five projects are located in Inishowen, which has a highest survival of thatched cottages in the county.
This thatched cottage in Linsfort is one of the successful projects under the Historic Thatched Buildings scheme.
Donegal County Council continues to proactively support owners of thatch structures and hope to open the Thatch Repair Grant 2026 towards the end of February and full details will be available on the council’s website. This grant assists the owners and occupiers of historic thatched dwellings and businesses with their maintenance and repair.
 
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