About Us
The Heritage Council seeks to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of our national heritage for everyone. It works with its partners, particularly at local level, to increase awareness of Ireland’s national heritage and to highlight its importance to public policy and everyday life.
Click on the links to your left to find out more info about The Heritage Council, what we do, where we are based, our history, board and staff.
Our Location
The Heritage Council offices are located at Church Lane, Kilkenny. Church Lane is the laneway surrounding St Canice’s Cathedral. Access to Church Lane is gained via Dean Street.
For a map of Kilkenny City please click on the following link http://www.maps.ie/kilkenny-city.htm. [Please note that this link will take you to an external website.]
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NEWS
The Heritage Council Grants Programme
The Heritage Council Grants Programme for 2011 is now open. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 8th October at 5.00 p.m. Please visit the Grants section of this website for information on making an application.
Innovation inspired by nature
A Big 'Thank You' to all the National Heritage Week Event Organisers
Irish National Strategic Archaeological Research [INSTAR] Programme web archive launch
EVENTS
Seminar on Robert O’Hara Burke: Galway Man and Australian Explorer
Saturday 4th September 2010. Loughrea, Co. Galway.











