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22/09/2014
Funding Secured For Conservation Work At Mount Vernon House
Funding has been secured for conservation work at the historic Mount Vernon House.
Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, announced that €22,500 will be used for conservation work at the site.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, said: "Mount Vernon House is a historic structure and prominent land mark, which is visible across the city. Over the years it has fallen into a state of disrepair. I very much welcome this funding that will help to prevent the further deterioration of the building and help to conserve it for future generations.
"Many local groups have been campaigning for years to have the house restored and to form part of a public amenity for the southside of Cork City. This funding recognises the merits of proposals put forward by groups such as the Grange Frankfield Partnership. The efforts of these groups and those of Cork County Council have been crucial in highlighting the importance of this property and in securing funding for essential conservation works.
"Securing the future of significant buildings serves an import function in preserving our architectural and cultural heritage. As a late eighteenth-century villa of significant special interest it is appropriate that Mount Vernon has received funding for its conservation."
(MH/JP)
Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, announced that €22,500 will be used for conservation work at the site.
Welcoming the news, Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, said: "Mount Vernon House is a historic structure and prominent land mark, which is visible across the city. Over the years it has fallen into a state of disrepair. I very much welcome this funding that will help to prevent the further deterioration of the building and help to conserve it for future generations.
"Many local groups have been campaigning for years to have the house restored and to form part of a public amenity for the southside of Cork City. This funding recognises the merits of proposals put forward by groups such as the Grange Frankfield Partnership. The efforts of these groups and those of Cork County Council have been crucial in highlighting the importance of this property and in securing funding for essential conservation works.
"Securing the future of significant buildings serves an import function in preserving our architectural and cultural heritage. As a late eighteenth-century villa of significant special interest it is appropriate that Mount Vernon has received funding for its conservation."
(MH/JP)
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