Welcome to Landscape
Rather than reiterating the evidence of the past, it is the Heritage Council's intent to set out a vision for the Irish landscape in the future. According to the Heritage Act, 1995 [pdf 96kb], 'landscape' includes areas, sites, vistas and features of significant scenic, archaeological, geological, historical, ecological or other scientific interest. Our vision is that the Irish landscape will be a dynamic, living landscape, one which accommodates the physical and spiritual needs of people, with the needs of nature in a harmonious manner, and as a result, bring long-term benefits to both.
LATEST NEWS
Taoiseach Enda Kenny launches Beara-Breifne Way Heritage Stamps and Walking Passport
The Beara-Breifne Way project is the largest community based project undertaken in the country, involving twelve local walking trails in ten counties and four provinces.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Burren in Bloom Festival
May- The Burren in Bloom Festival returns this year with a series of illustrated talks and organised walks throughout the month of May.
FEATURED INITIATIVE
Landscape Character Assessment: CPD Training Course
This all-island, multi-disciplinary CPD training course has been of value to those whose professional work impinges on the Irish landscape. This includes planners, landscape architects, archaeologists, ecologists, architects and engineers.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Historic Landscape Characterisation in Ireland - Best Practice Guidance (2013)
Drawing on a variety of disciplines such as archaeology, geography and architecture, Historic Landscape Characterisation attempts to describe and document the character of different landscapes.