Thatching Grants Available To Preserve Thatch Cottages In Kildare

Monday, 7 March 2022 09:18

By Caoimhe Harney

Applications close on the 22nd March

Thatching grants available to preserve thatch cottages in county Kildare.

Kildare County Council applications are invited from the owners of thatch houses in county Kildare for repairs and/or replacement of thatch.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd March 2022.

Members of the public who have queries can email conservation@kildarecoco.ie or call 045 – 980748/980790

Applications can be emailed to conservation@kildarecoco.ie

Applications can be posted to; Conservation Section, Planning Department, Aras Chil Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Full details of the scheme and application forms are available on the Kildare County Council website.

Further enquiries can be made by calling 045 980748.

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