- Birr Castle Demesne has become eligible for a conservation grant of three hundred and fifty thousand euros.
- The site forms part of Ireland’s Historic Astronomical Observatories UNESCO nomination.
- The funding strengthens the case for full World Heritage status.
- It supports local communities and tourism in the Midlands.
- The telescope at Birr Castle features in the bid.
Offaly’s Birr Castle Demesne part of a UNESCO tentative list nomination has become eligible for extra state funding of €350,000 for conservation.
The money supports the bid for full UNESCO World Heritage status for Ireland’s Historic Astronomical Observatories. The funding also aims to benefit local communities and tourism in the Midlands.
