Failte Ireland has announced a €1.75 million investment in 11 of Dublin's top attractions.
The investment is being made through the Dublin’s Surprising Stories Grants Scheme.
Attractions that will see investment include the Irish Whiskey Museum, Croke Park GAA Museum and the Clondalkin Round Tower.
The funding was launched today at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, which will receive €200,000.
Minister Paschal Donohoe said: “Today’s significant announcement of grant funding is a vote of confidence in Dublin’s booming tourism sector with an estimated 6.4 million overseas visitors visiting the capital last year.
"Tourism is a vital element of our national economy with visitors generating an estimated €2.2 billion in overseas revenue and supporting 68,000 jobs in Dublin alone.
"This funding will ensure that visitors experience the very best of what our capital city has to offer with enhanced attractions and visitor experiences and I am delighted to note that Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, the GAA Museum at Croke Park and EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum are among the successful applicants, reinforcing the important role that tourism plays throughout Dublin Central.”
Here's the attractions set to benefit from the funding:
- Christ Church Cathedral €195,000
- South Dublin County Council (Clondalkin Round Tower) €51,000
- Croke Park GAA Museum €138,750
- Dublinia €200,000
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum €162,318
- Glasnevin Cemetery Museum €200,000
- Irish Whiskey Museum €200,000
- Newbridge House & Farm €107,625
- St Patrick's Cathedral €120,637
- The Custom House €200,000
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery €200,000
