Publications
This is the Marine publications section. Here you can find all publications, reports and presentations for this heritage area of interest.
MARINE FEATURED PUBLICATION
Ireland's Coastline Seaweed
Seaweed is gathered as food, processed and used as fertiliser, forms an ingredient in many cosmetics and spa treatments, and is the subject of biotechnological and pharmaceutical research. This poster/publication explores the contemporary and historical uses of seaweed, the role of seaweed in biodiversity and provides references for further information.
Click here to download a PDF version of the poster/publication [PDF 3.6MB]
Climate Change, Heritage and Tourism: Implications for Ireland's Coast and Inland Waterways
The Heritage Council and Fáilte Ireland commissioned this review to inform policy, research and grant support. The main findings of the review show that the heritage of the coast is at particular risk, which will impact on related tourism activities too. Our inland waterways will also be affected by changes in precipitation patterns, flooding, increased water pollution, and extreme weather events. The report examines the potential impacts, as well as indirect impacts on heritage from adaptation responses such as flood relief schemes, and renewable energy generation. Recommendations are made under the headings of policy development, research, adaptation, awareness raising, training, and resource management. The report is available in the publications section of this site.
The Heritage Council is developing its own suite of policies based on the Review which will inform its work programme in this area in the future. For further information, please contact Beatrice Kelly.
Download Climate Change Review Report [PDF 6MB]
Download Climate Change Review Report Summary [PDF 2MB]
Download Climate Change Revew Report Summary Irish Version [PDF 2MB]
Bere Island Conservation Plan
To view the Bere Island Conservation Plan, please visit the Conservation Plans page in Publications section
Ireland's Sharks & Rays
Sharks are some of the most threatened living creatures the ocean. Despite their fierce reputation, more people are killed each year, worldwide by defective toaster than by sharks. Over 67 species of sharks, skates and rays live in Irish waters. Find out more with the new poster, Ireland’s Sharks and Rays.
Conserving Ireland's Maritime Heritage
In July 2006, the Heritage Council launched a policy paper on marine and coastal heritage. Following several years’ research and consultation, the Heritage Council is calling for an integrated and strategic approach to the management of our coastal areas which places heritage at its core.
Conserving Ireland's Maritime Heritage - English Version [PDF 1.7MB]
Conserving Ireland's Maritime Heritage - Irish Version [PDF 1.4MB]
Audit of Maritime Collections
This audit was commissioned by the Heritage Council in July 2005, with the aim of assisting the conservation of Ireland’s boating heritage in both the maritime and inland waterway communities.
The Future of Maritime and Inland Waterways Collections
Read about the proceedings of this seminar, held in Athlone in 2006, on Ireland’s maritime and inland waterways boating heritage.
The Future of Maritime and Inland Waterways Collections [PDF 2.7MB]
Ireland's Boating Heritage — The Future?
Jellyfish in Our Coastal Seas
Different types of jellyfish, their life cycles, habitats, jellyfish as food for other marine animals, and their impacts on humans.
Ireland's Coastal Heritage
Highlights the threats to Ireland’s coastline, providing many little-known facts about our coastal heritage.
Ireland's Coastal Geology
The role of geology in Ireland’s coastline, and discussing human impacts and geology.
Ireland's Maritime Archaeology
A snapshot of maritime archaeology from Mesolithic times to the archaeology of the modern coastline.
Review of ICZM and Principles of Best Practice
Information on various aspects of ICZM issues, including information on current practice for policy-makers and those working in the coastal zone.
MARINE EVENTS
Marine Biology Summer School
with marine biologist Dr Sarah Varian in the National Sea Life Centre Bray. Starts 11th August.