Northern Ireland

Armagh City and District Council was awarded a grant to restore and enhance the historic Armagh Mall, introducing disabled access and new lighting.

An 18th-century Anglo-Dutch water garden was transformed from a neglected and underused park, into an amazing outdoor space which is now enjoyed by local people and visitors alike.

More than 150 Deaf volunteers worked to research, record and preserve the history of the Deaf community in Northern Ireland for the first time.

Number 5, Vicar’s Hill is an 18th-century Grade A listed building, which was originally built to hold records for the cathedral and Armagh diocese.

The National Trust led on this project to promote the Springhill Costume Collection, widely acknowledged as Ireland’s leading textile collection.

Armagh Public Library is a Grade A listed building and one of the city’s key tourist attractions. It houses regionally and nationally important collections of books, manuscripts, prints and coins.

The project helped improve access to the Grade A listed building that houses a regional museum for the County of Armagh.

Holy Cross Church, one of the most significant historic buildings in the Ardoyne area of Belfast, has been restored and saved from deterioration.

The Governor’s Residence, part of the Down County Museum, has been made accessible for all visitors, thanks to the National Lottery.

Armagh Observatory is the oldest working observatory in the UK, it houses a unique collection of historic instruments and archives.

This project supported the transformation of HMS Caroline into a high-quality visitor attraction that tells the story of life on board the ship in times of war and peace.

The Northern Counties Club building has been restored, and transformed into the four star Bishop's Gate Hotel for Derry/Londonderry.