Funding allocations have been made to Co Cavan under the Monuments Scheme.
The funding was announced by Minister Malcolm Noonan TD in conjunction with Minister Peter Burke and Minister Darragh O Brien.
Drumlane Abbey Milltown has been awarded €84,698; St Mogue’s Island, Bawnboy receives €15,473; Moybologue Graveyard in Bailieborough has been allocated €13,139 while Moneygashel Cashel, Blacklion has been awarded €13,139.
Senator Joe O’Reilly has welcomed the funding.
He added that the Scheme preserves the region’s rich heritage, augments its tourism product and sustains jobs locally.
Meanwhile, Cllr John Paul Feeley said he wanted to acknowledge the work of Deputy Brendan Smith in engaging with the Department of Heritage over recent months to make the case for this funding.
He added: "This was based on the very comprehensive applications prepared by Anne-Marie Ward, Heritage officer of Cavan County Council and Granny O’Connor Geopark Manager.
"Both of these people have done a massive amount of work on these applications and will lead on the implementation of the works.
