OVER €1 MILLION in funding has been announced for capital projects in Ireland’s Ancient East, which stretches from Carlingford to Cork.

The latest Fáilte Ireland tourism initiative is aiming to build on the historical and cultural assets in the east and south of the country.

These are the 13 projects receiving the funding – which is being made through Fáilte Ireland’s ‘New Ideas in Ancient Spaces’ Capital Grants Scheme:

awarded

Three projects in Cork received funding, while two projects in Wexford were among the successful initiatives.

The Clockgate Tower in Youghal received the biggest portion of funding (€200,000), followed by the Norman Way in Wexford (€178,832).

This second phase of investment brings the total funding under the ‘New Ideas in Ancient Spaces’ to €2.26m.

A further phase of funding is expected in 2016.

Read: Over 175 regional festivals to benefit from €500k Fáilte Ireland funding>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

Here's how much funding Failte Ireland awarded to these 13 projects

Read: Over 175 regional festivals to benefit from €500k Fáilte Ireland funding>

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.