Three "excellent" Limerick projects to receive funding under nationwide scheme
With a total of €273,615 in funding being provided to museums nationwide, Limerick has secured €35,625 for three projects.
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD has announced funding for 25 museums nationwide under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2026.
With a total of €273,615 in funding being provided to museums nationwide, Limerick has secured €35,625 for three projects.
Minister O’Donovan said the funding will help museums across the country to “ develop new exciting exhibitions, improve the visitor experience and care for collections that are of local, national and international importance.”
“Museums are where our history comes alive. They preserve our heritage, tell the stories of our communities and inspire future generations to learn more about Ireland’s rich cultural past. The projects being supported this year are wonderfully diverse.
“They range from aviation and maritime history to music, visual arts, literature, medicine, local history and social history. Together, they reflect the richness of Ireland’s story and the important role our museums play in preserving it,” Minister O’Donovan continued.
Foynes Aviation & Maritime Museum will recieve €15,000 to curate and display the James Fitzmaurice-Bremen Collection, celebrating Ireland’s pioneering role in transatlantic aviation.
The Hunt Museum also secured €15,000 to upgrade exhibition display cases, enabling the museum to host nationally and internationally significant loans.
The Limerick Museum has been awarded €5,625 for an exhibition exploring the John McCarthy Circus Archive, bringing the story of traditional Irish travelling circuses to life.
Minister O’Donovan said he is “particularly pleased” to see three “excellent” projects receiving support in Limerick.
“From the internationally significant aviation heritage in Foynes, to the Hunt Museum’s ambitious exhibition programme and Limerick Museum’s fascinating circus archive, these projects will enhance our cultural offering while attracting visitors to the region,” Minister O’Donovan concluded.
The Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme supports museums in improving public access to collections, developing innovative exhibitions and strengthening cultural tourism in cities, towns and rural communities throughout Ireland.