Thatch Repair Grant Scheme 2025

Applications are now open to Donegal County Council’s award-winning Thatch Repair Grant Scheme until 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Thatch Repair Grant Scheme provides funding for small-scale thatch repairs between €500 and €3,000. Larger allocations may be made in exceptional circumstances and as limited resources allow. Types of small-scale thatch repairs that might be eligible to Donegal County Council’s Thatch Repair Grant Scheme include repairs to the eaves, the ridge, flashings around the chimney, holes, furrows, fixings, ropes, wire netting, the gable and the roof timbers or carpentry. All types of historic thatched properties are eligible under our Thatch Repair Grant Scheme whether they are in residential use, in use as commercial premises or holiday homes and even if they are vacant. The Thatch Repair Grant Scheme is funded by Donegal County Council and The Heritage Council as part of the implementation of the County Donegal Heritage Plan.

Funding under this scheme cannot be used to remove historic thatch, timbers or roof carpentry. Note that an historic thatched roof cannot be replaced without prior written permission from Donegal County Council as it constitutes a material alteration to the structure.

Download Thatch Repair Grant Scheme 2025 – Information
Download Thatch Repair Grant Scheme 2025 – Application Form

Applications can be submitted by e-mail to: thatch@donegalcoco.ie

Application can also be sent by post or delivered in person to:

Thatch Repair Grant Scheme,
c/o Heritage Officer / Conservation Officer,
Donegal County Council,
County House, Lifford,
County Donegal.

Application Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4 p.m.