Press Section
Welcome to Heritage Council's Press section where you will find the latest news from the heritage sector. You will also find Heritage Council press releases, links to recent media coverage and speeches given by staff, council members and Government Ministers.
If you have a specific media enquiry, please contact:
Isabell Smyth, Head of Communications & Education: ismyth@heritagecouncil.ie / 056 777 0777.
Latest News
UCD Scholarship - Doctoral Research - Urban Resilience & Sustainability
UCD School of Architecture is pleased to offer a scholarship to fund full-time doctoral research in the area of Urban Resilience and Sustainability.
Latest Press Releases
President Michael D. Higgins to launch Ireland’s BioBlitz 2012 in Phoneix Park
On Friday 18th May 2012, President Michael D. Higgins will launch Ireland’s BioBlitz at the Phoneix Park Visitor Centre.
Recent Media Coverage
RTE Six One News Covers Heritage Council Budget Cuts
18th Wednesday 2012. Philip Bromwell of RTE visits projects which did not receive funding from the Heritage Council this year due to budget cuts.
Recent Speeches
Conor Newman, Chair, The Heritage Council - Opening Address at Your Place or Mine?
Conor Newman, Chair, The Heritage Council - Opening Address at Your Place or Mine? New Initiatives Engaging Communities in Interpreting & Presenting Heritage in Ireland - RIA, Dublin, 18th April 2012.
HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
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