Mayor Dennis Heslin dropped by on Open Day to check out the new equipment and chat with researchers:

“It’s fantastic to see how this grant is helping preserve our region’s history. By making the archives easier to access, we’re ensuring future generations can learn from and celebrate the stories that shaped our region.”

from left to right: Researchers Phillip Doherty, Val Heffernan and Robert Collins and Mayor Dennis Heslin

Want to apply for a grant? Round Two opens 12 Jan 2026 and closes 16 Feb 2026.