Museums & Archive

Collections of diverse objects such as books, coins, vintage cars, boats and farm machinery provide a link with our past. The preservation of such collections is an important part our Museums and Archive work.

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.

MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE GRANT AIDED PROJECT

Conservation Internships

In recognition of its remit to support the care of Ireland’s material cultural heritage the Heritage Council is happy to support, and co-fund, an array of Conservation Internships.

Three Internships in Conservation

The Heritage Council of Ireland  The National Gallery of Ireland, National Library of Ireland,Trinity College Library, DublinThe Heritage Council, National Gallery of Ireland, National Library of Ireland, and Trinity College...

Previous Conservation Internships

The Conservation Internships — at the Chester Beatty Library, the National Library of Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and the Dublin City Gallery: the Hugh Lane — are significant developments in promoting collections care.

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Education
  • Museums & Archive
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine
  • Recreation
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Irish Walled Towns
  • County Heritage Services
  • Planning
 

HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

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

MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE EVENTS

Launch of Donegal Heritage 'Life & Lore' Collection

Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny, County Donegal

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.

MUSEUMS & ARCHIVE PUBLICATIONS

A Policy Framework for the Irish Museum Sector

The Heritage Council is currently developing a Standards and Accreditation Scheme for the Irish museum sector. The aim of this scheme is to assess quality assurance in our collecting institutions. Run by the Museums and Archives...