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All heritage is local, particularly natural heritage, and local communities are the ultimate custodians of that heritage. The survival of our heritage often depends on action at the local level.
News
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Latest News
Draft Fingal Heritage Plan 2011–2017
Draft Fingal Heritage Plan 2011 – 2017 and accompanying Habitats Directive Appropriate Assessment Screening Report have gone on public display.
New website at: www.ipol.ie
New exhibition at the Heritage Council
Have you got the gift of the gab?
Tell your story for National Tell Tale Day - Saturday 20th August
Golden Mile of Galway Competition : Slí Dúlra na Gaillimhe 2011
Closing Date: 19th August 2011
New book on Wicklow villages now available
“Wicklow Villages - a Historical guide” a new publication from the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council is now available. The book traces the development of villages in county Wicklow, explaining how their current appearance...
Draft County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2012-2016
Public Consultation
Heritage Week 2011 set to be the biggest yet with over 1300 events
Week to celebrate old Irish tradition of storytelling
20th-28th August. Over 1200 events registered to date!
Certificate in History of Family and Genealogical Methods
The Irish Ancestry Research Centre, University of Limerick
Heritage Trail launched in Portlaw
A series of information panels celebrating the industrial, built and natural heritage of Portlaw was unveiled to a large attendance in Malcolmson’s Square last Saturday. The information panels were commissioned by Waterford Co....
Fingal Heritage Plan 2011-2017
Public Consultation Meetings
Abbeyleix Sustainable Communities Plan
All are invited to a meeting on the draft Abbeyleix Sustainable Communities Plan in Abbeyleix Heritage House on Monday 18th April 2011, at 8.00 p.m.
The draft Plan will present a draft vision and strategy for the future...
Full colour quarterly magazine dealing with Irish Wildlife issues.
The Galway County Heritage Awards
The Galway County Heritage Awards ceremony took place in the Claregalway Hotel on Wednesday 2nd December 2009 at 8.00 p.m.
Heritage Officer Programme Celebrates 10 Years
The role of Heritage Officer has developed significantly over the last 10 years, with the service reflecting local issues and priorities and also the professional strengths of the Heritage Officer.
HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
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COUNTY HERITAGE SERVICES EVENTS
Clifden 2012 Railway & Transportation Weekend
Clifden 2012 Railway & Transportation Weekend will take place Fri 17th - Sun 19th February in Clifden, Co. Galway.
COUNTY HERITAGE SERVICES PUBLICATIONS
County Heritage Plans
County Heritage Plans outline strategies for promoting and protecting local and regional heritage. See a list of County Heritage Plans in our main publications section by clicking here.