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From:Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has today announced a series of small grants for local and regional museums around the country. Total funding of €273,615 is being made available under the Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2026.

Projects funded under this scheme seek to enhance the cultural offering of museums, to encourage greater access to museums and to promote the use of museums as tourism resources in their locality or region.

Twenty-five projects are benefitting from the scheme and the allocations will fund some very interesting and innovative exhibitions including Waterford of the Shippes – Maritime History in Ireland’s Oldest City exhibition at Waterford; artist exhibitions in Highlanes Municipal Art Gallery and the National Print Museum; a display enhancement project at the Butter Museum, Cork and an exhibition in Limerick Museum focusing on the John McCarthy Circus Archive.

Speaking recently, Minister O’Donovan said:

“I am delighted to announce this funding of €273,615 for our local and regional museums. Through this scheme, my Department continues to support projects that help cultural organisations enhance their exhibitions, improve visitor experiences and strengthen the valuable services they provide to their communities.

These institutions play a vital role in preserving and sharing our culture and heritage throughout the country. Our local and regional museums care for a rich and diverse collection of religious, cultural and historical artefacts, offering opportunities for learning, discovery and enjoyment for visitors of all ages. By safeguarding and promoting our shared heritage, they make an important contribution to community life, and I wish them every success in their future.”

2026 Allocations Breakdown availablehere