Over 1100 events announced at launch of National Heritage Week Event Guide
Growing interest in heritage evident nationwide
Press Release: Wednesday 14th July 2010
Experience life in 1210 by living in a castle for a week, meet the bugs of Corlea Bog, get an 18th Century Guide to Marriage, celebrate Tara & Irish heritage with Paul Muldoon and Colm Toibín, trace your ancestors, dance at the crossroads, taste some famine soup, get an insight into the life of Dublin’s women street traders, take a surf lesson through Irish, explore the royal canal or go on the hunt for bats in Dromoland Castle ... just some of the 1100 events included in the National Heritage Week Event Guide, launched today by the Heritage Council.
Five museums receive interim accreditation under Museums Standards Programme for Ireland
Press Release : Tuesday 8th June 2010
Congratulations to the GAA Museum, South Tipperary County Museum, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Cavan County Museum and County Museum, Dundalk who were today awarded interim accreditation by the Heritage Council under the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland at a ceremony in Dublin Castle.
Heritage Council launches research on awareness, understanding and impact of biodiversity
Press Release : 19th May 2010
While awareness levels of biodiversity have not improved since 2007, there has been a significant shift in how the loss of biodiversity is interpreted among people in Ireland, with greater agreement on the economic issues of biodiversity according to research launched today by the Heritage Council.
National Heritage Week launches volunteer programme
Press Release : 14th May 2010
A Volunteer Programme for National Heritage Week was launched today (14th May 2010) by the Heritage Council, coordinators of the week.
National Heritage Week launches volunteer programme
Press Release : 14th May 2010
A Volunteer Programme for National Heritage Week was launched today (14th May 2010) by the Heritage Council, coordinators of the week.
National Heritage Week Dates Announced: 21st-29th August 2010
Press Release : 8th April 2010
As the dates for National Heritage Week 2010 are announced (21st – 29th August 2010), the Heritage Council is encouraging people to get involved in their community and organise an event during the week.
Waterford Student Wins National Heritage Week Poster Competition
Press Release: 24th March 2010
Waterford student, Diarmuid Brennan, who is in 4th year in De La Salle College, Waterford has been named as winner of the National Heritage Week Poster Competition. Diarmuid’s poster will be developed by a professional design agency and feature in the National Heritage Week Advertising Campaign which will include TV, print and online.
Kerry County Museum Curator Appointed to Board of the Heritage Council
Press Release : 23 March 2010
Helen O’Carroll, Kerry County Museum Curator has been appointed to the Board of the Heritage Council.
Heritage Council highlights urgency of clear strategy and lead agency in management of Ireland's waterways to help minimise flooding incidents
Press Release : Tuesday 9th March 2010
The Heritage Council drew attention on a number of occasions to the crucial importance of a strategic plan, and the need for a lead, co-ordinating agency, to manage the country’s waterways. This was spelled out by the Council’s chief executive, Michael Starrett, and the Head of Policy and Research, Ms. Beatrice Kelly, in a presentation to the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government inquiry into the management of severe weather events in Ireland.
Current water shortages highlight critical role of biodiversity in provision of adequate, safe supply
Press Release : Monday 25th January 2010
As the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 is launched, Cliona O’Brien, Wildlife Officer at the Heritage Council examines the reality of biodiversity in Ireland.
Minister Gormley launches research framework for Brú na Bóinne
Framework to ensure best practice in management of Ireland's first World Heritage Site
Press Release : Friday 6th November 09
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley, T.D. today launched the Heritage Council’s, Research Framework for the Brú na Bóinne, UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) in County Meath.
Students Invited to Design Poster for National Heritage Week Advertising Campaign
Winning poster to feature in national television, print and online advertising
Press Release : Wednesday 14th October, 2009
4th, 5th and 6th year students are being invited to design a poster for National Heritage Week. The winning poster will be developed by a professional design agency and feature in a National Advertising Campaign which will include TV, print and online.
Decade of turbo-charged development has left lasting damage on the Irish landscape
Press Release : Wednesday 14th October, 2009
The Irish Landscape has been severely damaged by a sustained period of economic growth and turbo-charged development. At the opening of the 2009 Landscape Conference today, Michael Starrett, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council welcomed the Government’s commitment to developing a National Landscape Strategy but called on them to take a step further and introduce a Landscape Ireland Act.
Tara-Skryne Valley Plan Can Be Template For National Landscape Strategy
Press Release : Tuesday 6th October 2009
Considerable progress is now being made on formulating a Landscape Conservation Area plan for the Tara-Skryne Valley in Co. Meath arising from the controversy over the routing of the M3 motorway that is currently being constructed, according to the Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, Mr. Michael Starrett.
Climate Change Report Points to the Challenge Ahead for Irish Heritage and Tourism
Press Release : Monday 5th October 2009
The Heritage Council and Fáilte Ireland have today published a report investigating how climate change may affect the heritage of our coastline and inland waterways, and the Irish tourism industry which depends upon these assets.
Winners of the 2009 National Heritage Week Photography Competition announced
Press Release : September 2009
Waterford mother & daughter, Mary Jean Timmins and Caoimhe Timmins scooped up the first prizes in both the Adult and Junior Group, while Poppy Vernon from Dublin won the Youth Group.
August 2009
Our national heritage is one of the country’s greatest assets: Yet it is often taken for granted. National Heritage Week, which kicks off today, Saturday 22nd and runs until 30th August is your chance to get out and experience the heritage on your doorstep.
Want to learn the secrets of the Kilkenny Hurlers? On Saturday (22nd August), learning how to make Hurley’s by hand will be just one of the traditional skills demonstrations at the official opening of National Heritage Week in Kilkenny Castle.
Details of National Heritage Week Photo Competition Announced: Are you the next David Bailey? Whether you are 7 or 87, the National Heritage Week Photo Competition is your chance to dust off your lens and get snapping.
July 2009
Over 1000 free heritage events planned around the country: Details of up to 1000 events taking place across the country were unveiled today at the launch of National Heritage Week Event Guide by the Heritage Council.
National Heritage Officer Programme celebrates 10 year anniversary
Press Release : Wednesday 17th June 2009
Ireland’s National Heritage Officer Programme is today celebrating its 10 year anniversary. In 1999, the Heritage Council established a three year pilot Heritage Officer Programme which sought to place heritage expertise within local authorities. Speaking about the programme, Heritage Council Chief Executive Michael Starrett said, “In 1999, the Heritage Council recognised that local authorities were strategically best placed to encourage and support heritage management at local level and had the opportunity to shape and showcase the heritage strengths and identity of the city or county in which they operated. The Heritage Officer Programme has been extremely successful, and today there are 28 Heritage Officers in local authorities across the country”.
June 2009
Call for Entries - 2010 EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / EN Awards: 1 October 2009 deadline to enter the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards.
May 2009
Ireland's First National Biodiversity Mapping System Launched: Wednesday 20th May 2009: Ireland’s first National Biodiversity Mapping System was today launched by Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley, T.D.
Kerry County Museum was named 2009 Museum of the Year: at the Museum Awards which were hosted by the Heritage Council, in partnership with the Northern Ireland Museums Council to coincide with International Museums Day.
April 2009
Get Involved in your Community and your Heritage: is the message from the Heritage Council as online registration for Heritage Week 2009 events opens. ..
Barn Owl Conservation in Cork: A glimpse of the ghostly white form of a Barn Owl as it silently drifts over its foraging grounds at night is unfortunately a rare sight nowadays.
March 2009
County Meath Chosen for Village Design Statement Pilot Scheme: The Heritage Council today announced that it has chosen Julianstown in County Meath as the national ‘pilot’ for a new community-led village design statement (VDS) programme for Irish Villages.
Shannon Waterway Corridor Study Recommendations Announced: Greater coordination among all interested parties is needed for the successful management of the Shannon waterway, according to Beatrice Kelly, Head of Policy and Research at the Heritage Council.
New Heritage Council Website Details Info on 'Heritage in your Area' The heritage landscape has altered significantly since the Heritage Council was established 14 years ago. The new website is a reflection of this changing landscape and meets the demand for a diverse range of heritage information..
February 2009
Heritage Council Grants of €4.1Million Announced: Heritage Grants of €4.1 million, which will be allocated to heritage projects supporting entrepreneurship, conservation and knowledge building in the community, were announced by the Heritage Council Chief Executive, Michael Starrett.
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Heritage Week: 21-29 August
The Heritage Council has launched a brand new National Heritage Week website! The site features our fresh new branding, lots of interactive features such as a graphic suite download, an event organiser toolkit as well as tips on...