Welcome to County Heritage Services
As part of its remit under the Heritage Act, 1995 [pdf 96kb], the work of the Heritage Council reaches into the heart of communities throughout Ireland through its network of 28 County Heritage Officers. The primary responsibility of Heritage Officers is to assist in the development of County Heritage Plans. These plans are drawn up by groups representing different interests from within the community. Funding for projects initiated under the County Heritage Plans is made available through the Local Authority, the Heritage Council and through other sources.
LATEST NEWS
New Heritage Plan for County Monaghan
A new Heritage Plan for County Monaghan by Monaghan County Council was launched recently by Conor Newman, Heritage Council Chairman and Monaghan Mayor Cllr. Hugh McElvaney.
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Ireland Bird Conference & National Dawn Chorus Day
17th-19th May: The annual All Ireland Conference on Bird Conservation will take place 17-19 May. National Dawn Chorus Day will be held on Sunday 19th May.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Co. Louth Visitors Survey 2012 (2013)
This report presents the findings of the Co. Louth Visitor Survey 2012 conducted between June and August 2012. By far the most popular reason for visiting the county was to visit Heritage Sites at 18%.