Marine

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.

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.

MARINE GRANT AIDED PROJECT

Implementation of the Bere Island Conservation Plan

The Heritage Council is supporting the implementation of the Bere Island Conservation Plan through specific-purpose grant aid.

After working with Bere islanders and Cork County Council since mid 2000, the Heritage Council...

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Traditional Boat Recording Projects

Under the County Heritage Grants Scheme, the Heritage Council is funding three projects which relate to Ireland’s maritime heritage.

County Clare Traditional Boat Recording Project, with Clare County Council

The project proposes an audit and inventory of traditional boats and currachs in Co. Clare and the establishment of a priority list for their future conservation.

Carlingford Bay Coastal Zone Management Plan Scoping Study

Conducted with Louth County Council.

Donabate/Portrane Beach Management Plan

Conducted with Fingal County Council

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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.

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MARINE EVENTS

Marine Biology Summer School

with marine biologist Dr Sarah Varian in the National Sea Life Centre Bray. Starts 11th August.

MARINE 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.