Funding granted for restoration of Donaghmore workhouse
Donaghmore Workhouse & Agricultural Museum
FUNDING is being dedicated to the restoration of Donaghmore Workhouse and Agriculture museum to the tune of €132,209.
The funding is being devoted to roofing repairs, including reslating, timber repairs to structure, structural repairs to chimneys and associated removal of machinery, renewal of leadwork and repair/renewal of rainwater goods.
In an official statement, TD Sean Fleming celebrated the announcement, saying: "The buildings in Donaghmore are in public ownership and are historic structures and it is important that we preserve, protect and conserve this building and, thereby, enhance Ireland’s architectural legacy. I would call on the many people in Laois and surrounding areas who are not familiar with this facility to put it on their ‘to do list’ and to visit Donaghmore during this summer."
