Galway Bay fm newsroom - Funding of almost half a million euro has been announced for iconic historic sites and monuments across Galway.
The allocations, ranging from €3 thousand to €85 thousand, have been made under the Government's 2022 Community Monuments Fund.
The fund supports a range of measures aimed at protecting and promoting archaeological monuments - such as emergency conservation repair works, masonry repair, access infrastructure and installation of interpretation signage, and social media projects.
Terryland Castle in the city will receive €85 thousand under the latest round of funding, while a further €85 thousand will be shared between Menlo & Merlin Castles,
An additional €85 thousand has been allocated to St Kerrill's in Clonkeenkerrill.
€80 thousand has been announced for Kilclooney Castle in Milltown, while €50 thousand will support works at Abbeygormican.
Other allocations include €29 thousand for Issertkelly Church and Graveyard between Ardrahan and Kilchreest; €16 thousand for Killeroran Church and Graveyard, Ballygar; and €15 thousand for St. Mary's at Athenry Graveyard.
Finally, a figure of €3 thousand has been awarded towards work on Tuam Market High Cross.