Marine
Marine Content
Our maritime heritage has cultural, physical and ecological dimensions. It embraces the legacies of past generations their traditions and natural features of both coastal and offshore environments.
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LATEST NEWS
Glorious Galway: Hookers, Curachs, Lake and River-Boats
This highly-illustrated, 182 page, bi-lingual book presents the exciting story of the rich and vibrant boating heritage of County Galway.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Simbiosys - Integrating Biodiversity Research, Policy and Practice
June 28th, Dublin. This conference will examine sectoral impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, including aquaculture and wind farms; bioenergy crops and road development; and policy implications.
FEATURED INITIATIVE
Maritime Heritage - Leaflet Series
The Heritage Council has commissioned and published seven leaflets on little known aspects of Ireland’s maritime heritage. These range from land-based cultural heritage such as the Hook Peninsula to the lesser known inhabitants of the sea such as sharks and jellyfish.
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Ireland's Coastline Seaweed
This poster/publication explores the contemporary and historical uses of seaweed, the role of seaweed in biodiversity and provides references for further information.
HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.