Belvedere House to receive €200,000 grant

Belvedere House, Mullingar is in line for a €200,000 grant to go toward upgrading safety and the refurbishment of the historic building.

Belvedere House dates from 1740 and is set on a 160-acre estate on the shore of Lough Ennell. The house, gardens and parks are open all year round and attract over 100,000 visitors annually.

Last year it underwent a €1m restoration and the latest funding will advance the conservation projects. The facility is owned by Westmeath County Council, who maintain it with staff and volunteers.

The €200,000 is for works including essential fire safety upgrade works, associated building works and refurbishment of the building's fabric and will be undertaken in conjunction with the local authority.

The Belvedere complex covers 65 hectares of grassland and woodland trails and offers up to 10km of safe, scenic and serene woodland and lake shore walks, beautiful gardens, and opportunities to learn about the unique history of the property.

Speaking on the announcement, Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Robert Troy, said the funding will play an important role in delivering a highest standard of safety on site and ensure the preservation of one of the county's most significant historic monuments.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, today announced €4.42 million in funding to be awarded to 40 projects for the repair and protection of landmark buildings under the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026.