Gormley to sanction funds for Youghal walls plan

FUNDING is one way to repair damage to the walls of one of Ireland’s finest medieval towns.

“Last year, the funding from my department to the Heritage Council provided almost e125,000 to Youghal Town Council — e75,000 for non-structural conservation works on the town walls, almost e20,000 towards the restoration of a cannon associated with the town walls, and e30,000 towards a feasibility study for the restoration of the clock tower.

“As you may be aware, the Book of Estimates for 2009 was published earlier and provides for e12.5m for built heritage capital expenditure. I hope to be in a position shortly to announce the funding to be made available in 2009 for the Walled Towns initiative.”