Monaghan County Council has secured up to €7 million in funding to redevelop St Louis Convent Chapel into a multi-purpose community and performance space.

The project will see the conservation and adaptive reuse of the chapel, a heritage building noted for its Gothic Revival style and pared-back institutional aesthetic. The redevelopment will include flexible facilities for meetings, presentations, events, creative projects, and community activities, accommodating artists, startups, and nonprofit organisations. It will also enhance pedestrian connectivity with Monaghan Town Centre.

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The funding comes through the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme (THRIVE), part of the Northern and Western Regional Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.

THRIVE was initially allocated €30.7 million to support the renovation and renewal of publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings, with a focus on adaptive reuse. Projects funded under the scheme must meet specific conditions and embed the principles of the New European Bauhaus, ensuring solutions are sustainable, inclusive, and visually engaging.

St Louis Convent Chapel is recognised for its architectural and artistic significance and its links to Monaghan’s cultural and economic history. This redevelopment represents a key investment in preserving the town’s heritage while providing a functional, community-focused facility.