The Office of Public Works has invested over €2 million at two Clare heritage sites since 2018.
The OPW has announced that it expensed approximately €2 million on Scattery Island and €175,000 has been spent on Ennis Friary in the last five years.
The Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation, maintenance, presentation and promotion of Ireland’s most iconic heritage properties.
Responding to a question from Clare TD Michael McNamara, the OPW has confirmed its spend at Scattery Island has been focussed on the refurbishment and conservation of the row of cottages known as the Street.
For the remainder of 2023 and 2024, there are plans to continue with the development of the visitor offering with the development of new interpretation and works to the island’s Battery.
Meanwhile, the investment in the Ennis Friary has been spent on maintenance and upkeep while the interpretative panels within the Friary are being replaced during the winter months and will be on display in 2024.
The OPW says it is also progressing staff welfare facilities at the site.
