Kyrie Eleison Abbey in Abbeydorney.THE Community Monuments Fund is to provide €395,000 for four sites in Kerry. The Fund supports a range of initiatives to conserve, maintain, protect and promote local monuments and historic sites nationally.
The funding for the successful applicants in Kerry are €128,000 for Ahamore Abbey (also known as Derrynane Abbey) on Abbey Island in Derrynane; €124,000 for Castleisland Castle; €120,000 for Kyrie Eleison Abbey in Abbeydorney and €23,750 for Killagh Priory, Milltown
The funding for Ahamore Abbey, Castleisland Castle and Kyrie Eleison Abbey will pay for capital works, while the funding for Killagh Priory will pay for access and interpretation services.
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The funding has been welcomed by Minister Norma Foley and Deputy Michael Cahill.
The national scheme, which will see over €8 million invested in 104 projects nationwide, supports the conservation, protection and promotion of Ireland’s rich archaeological heritage.
