Education

Education is at the heart of The Heritage Councils work programme.  With knowledge comes a greater sense of responsibility and appreciation of the value of Heritage as it contributes to our quality of life.

EDUCATION FEATURED INITIATIVE

Heritage In Schools Scheme

This nationwide programme offers a panel of heritage specialists who will, at the request of a teacher, visit a primary school to work directly with the children. 

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EDUCATION GRANT AIDED PROJECTS

Year Round Organic School Garden Publication

The Kerry Earth Education Project in collaboration with The Irish Seed Savers have been awarded €4,000 to create a publication to help teachers create organic school gardens....

more grant aided projects

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Education
  • Museums & Archive
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine
  • Recreation
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Irish Walled Towns
  • County Heritage Services
  • Planning
 

HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.

EDUCATION NEWS

Getting Schools Ready for Kilkenny’s 400th Birthday Celebrations in 2009

As the 2009 celebrations to mark Kilkenny’s 400 year old City status begin to draw near, one group that is playing its part is Kilkenny Education Centre.

EDUCATION EVENTS

Education in the Outdoors seminar

Organised by the Countryside Recreation Network. 23rd February 2010. Norfolk Park, Sheffield, England.

more events

EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS

Heritage In Schools Directory

The Heritage In Schools Directory lists contact details for Heritage Specialists who will, at the request of a teacher, visit a primary school to work directly with the children. Please Note: Contact details for Lynn Kirkham...

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