Cabinet approves €2m. for Mary Robinson Centre

AN Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed the cabinet today approved a sum of €2 million for the proposed Mary Robinson Centre which will be Ireland’s first presidential archive.

The project will be located at Victoria House on the banks of the Moy in Ballina, the birthplace of the former President of Ireland.

Speaking about the project Deputy Kenny said: “I am delighted government is able to support this historic centre in Ballina.

'Run in academic partnership with NUIG, the centre is supported by the Ireland Funds as well as Mayo County Council. It will incorporate a museum, archive, research facility, educational centre and events venue.  

'Given that we approach the centenary year of 2016 each of these facilities will form part of a necklace of museums and important sites that are relevant to both those at home and visitors from abroad.

'The Mary Robinson Centre, the first of its kind in Ireland, will be an important addition to County Mayo.”