The Mayor of the Causeway Coast and Glens, Cllr Ivor Wallace with Stella Byrne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Mayor of the Causeway Coast and Glens, Cllr Ivor Wallace, councillors Cara McShane and Cllr Margaret-Anne McKillop, and council staff, with Stella Byrne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and members of the Friends of Ballycastle Museum.
The Mayor of the Causeway Coast and Glens, Cllr Ivor Wallace with Stella Byrne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and members of the Friends of Ballycastle Museum.
“We’re delighted to have received this support thanks to National Lottery players. The conservation-led restoration of Ballycastle Museum will create a new, accessible, museum destination in the town to showcase our area’s unique heritage.
“Restoring the listed building will revitalise this part of the town and help broaden the attraction of the high street. This project presents a wonderful opportunity to fulfil our vision of a thriving, well connected and vibrant Ballycastle that capitalises on its setting and distinctiveness and unlocks ambition and positive regeneration across the town.
“Working with local people, the project will allow us to breathe new life into a museum and heritage hub that will support accredited training programmes and other volunteer opportunities.”
“Investing in heritage means investing in the community it belongs to, which is why we are proud to support Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to develop their plans to reinvigorate and expand Ballycastle Museum.
“This project shows great potential to benefit the local community and visitors to the town and be a catalyst to boost the local economy and regenerate Ballycastle’s Conservation Area. Improving access and space at the museum would provide the opportunity to expand its opening hours, visitor numbers and reach new audiences.”
* National Lottery Heritage Fund grant applications over £250,000 are assessed in two rounds. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Ballycastle Museum project has initially been granted round one development funding of £202,981 by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, allowing it to progress with its plans. Detailed proposals are then considered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund at second round, where a final decision is made on the full funding award of a further £1,641,892.