Through policies in the Kildare County Development Plan and the promotion of various grant schemes, Kildare County Council aims to preserve the thatch cottages of County Kildare.

In this section, you will find advice leaflets and contacts for various grant schemes to assist with thatching.

If you have any queries, please contact The Conservation Section at conservation@kildarecoco.ie or call 045 – 980748/980790

The Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government Thatching Grant Scheme

Renewal/Repair of Thatched Roofs (of a house) application form

Kildare County Council Thatching Grants 2021

The Thatching Grant Scheme for 2021 is now open for applications.
To make an application, please complete the form below and attach the required details as set out in the form.

Completed applications can be sent to conservation@kildarecoco.ie or posted to Conservation Section, Planning Department, Kildare County Council,
Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare.

Closing date for applications is 29th January 2021.

Enquiries to conservation@kildarecoco.ie or call 045 980748