Architecture
Architecture Content
Our architectural heritage is one of the most tangible aspects of our heritage. By conserving our historic buildings we help to preserve them for future generations to enjoy as part of their heritage, just as we do now.
OUR ROLE
The role of the Heritage Council under it's architectural remit is to advise the Government on all aspects of architectural heritage. Advice has ranged from consultation on planning and policy measures to the commissioning of reports aimed at facilitating conservation decision-making in complex cases.
LATEST NEWS
Architecture Ireland features two Heritage Council grant-aided projects
Architecture Ireland, the journal of the the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has featured two Heritage Council grant-aided projects in its most recent issue.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Conference - Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth in Mid-Sized Towns
A conference examining how the heritage resources of a town can help them recover from the recession will be held on Thursday January 26th in the Wood Quay Venue, Dublin.
FEATURED INITIATIVES
REPS 4 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
The 2011-12 scheme is now closed for applications.Traditional farm buildings can make a significant positive contribution to the Irish landscape. Many were laid out using local tried and tested materials, built to patterns and...
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Heritage Council publishes Quanta Report on grant-giving for building conservation
Carried out by the Heritage Council, this study on grant-giving in Ireland, makes the case for continued state authority funding of a wide range of built heritage grants.
HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.