Tullamore native, James Scully, was announced in November last as the recipient of its 2024 "Heritage Hero award." He is pictured here at the awards ceremony with: Martina Malone, Chairperson of the Heritage Council; Virginia Teehan CEO Heritage Council and Sile Seoige presenter of the awards.

Grants Scheme for heritage projects opens in Offaly

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Offaly County Council has advised that applications are now open to for a grants scheme for all artists and communities across the county who are interested in working together to explore the heritage of their area.

Offaly County Council’s Creative Ireland programme seeks to support communities and artists working together to explore and present aspects of Offaly’s heritage through varying art forms.

Application forms and corresponding guidance documents are available to download at the following link;

https://www.offaly.ie/creative-ireland-grant-scheme-2025/

All prospective applicants are asked to note that the closing date for receipt of completed applications is noon on Friday, Feburary 21, 2025.

Offaly Heritage will be hosting an introductory session to the Creative Ireland Community Grant Programme 2025 from 2-4.30pm on Friday, January 31 next at the offices of Offaly Historical Society, Bury Quay, Tullamore, R35 Y5V0

For further enquiries, please contact Creative Communities Engagement Officer, Karen Gray on 086-0828313 or kgray@offalycoco.ie

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