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.

Grant Aided Projects

The Heritage Council supports projects through grant aid and funds to carry out important activities to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information some projects we have supported.

EDUCATION GRANT AIDED PROJECT

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....

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HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

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

EDUCATION NEWS

Heritage Education Award 2009-2010

The joint Heritage Council and INTO Heritage Education Award was presented to Paddy Madden at the INTO Office in Parnell Square in November 2009.

National Heritage Week Poster Competition

Irish 19th Century Music Pioneers

Irish Seedsavers Association Website Launch

EDUCATION EVENTS

Creating an Outdoor Classroom - 2 Day Course

Establishing a school garden as a cross curricular teaching aid. 27th and 28th February [and repeated on 20th and 21st March]. The Irish SeedSavers Association, Capparoe, Scariff, Co. Clare.

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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.

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