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In line with its statutory responsibilities of "proposing policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of Irish heritage" (Heritage Act, 1995 [PDF 96KB]), the Heritage Council aims to provide commissioned reports, along with policy and advice documents for use by a wide-ranging audience. Council's publications have a wide readership which include those in Government Departments, State Agencies, Local Authorities, along with professionals, researchers, students and the wider public. A selection of publications by other relevant organisations is also provided with their permission.

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ARCHAEOLOGY

Historic Landscape Characterisation in Ireland - Best Practice Guidance (2013)

Draft Rinn Dúin Interpretation Plan (2012)

Guidance for the Care, Conservation & Recording of Historic Graveyards (2011)

Irish Strategic Archaeological Research (INSTAR) Programme: A review of the first two years of its operation & future development (2010)

The Robing Room Conservation Works 2010-2011

Talbot's Tower, Kilkenny: Excavations for the City Walls Archaeological Park (2010)

Unpublished Excavations in the Republic of Ireland 1930-1997

Brú na Bóinne Research Framework Project (2009)

Air & Earth: Aerial Archaeology in Ireland (2008)

Directory of Archaeological Sources Relating to Co. Kildare (2008)

Assessment of Landscape change and effects on Archaeology and an Assessment of Habitat Survey in the Burren, Co. Clare

A Review of Research Needs in Irish Archaeology (2007)

County Wicklow in Prehistory (2007)

County Wicklow in the Early Middle Ages (2007)

County Wicklow in the Later Middle Ages (2007)

Newtown Jerpoint, County Kilkenny (2007)

Lemanaghan, County Offaly (2007)

Archaeology 2020: Repositioning Irish Archaeology in the Knowledge Society (2006)

Farming & Archaeology: The Irish Historic Landscape (2006)

Ireland’s Historic Churches & Graveyards (2006)

Ireland's Maritime Archaeology (2006)

Landscape Character Assesment in Ireland: Baseline Audit & Evaluation (2006)

An Archaeological & Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church & Graveyard, County Meath (2005)

Inventory of Archaeological & Architectural Sources for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (2005)

Medieval Walls of Kilkenny (2005)

St. Mary's Church & Graveyard Conservation Plan (2005)

St. Brendan's Cathedral, County Galway (2004)

Saint Lachtain's Church, County Kilkenny (2004)

Human Remains in Archaeology (2003)

Recording & Conserving Ireland's Industrial Heritage (2002)

Conservation Plan: Rothe House, County Kilkenny (2002)

Unpublished Excavations in the Republic of Ireland 1930-1997 (2002)

Archaeological Features at Risk: A Survey Measuring Recent Destruction of Ireland's Archaeological Heritage (2001)

Archaeology & Development: Guidelines for Good Practice for Developers (2000)

Review of Archaeological Assessment & Monitoring Procedures in Ireland (2000)

Policy Paper On Urban Archaeology & The National Heritage (1999)

Archaeology & Forestry in Ireland (A Review) (1998)

Co. Louth Visitors Survey 2012 (2013)

Town Centre Health Check - Kilrush, Co. Clare (2012)

Record of Protected Structures - Draft List (2011)

Wicklow Town – A Gallery of Shopfronts (2010)

County Wicklow Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2015 (2010)

Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan 2009-2014 (2009)

Nature in the City: A Guide to Biodiversity in Cork City (2009)

Wildflowers of Cork City and County (2009)

Biodiversity & Development in County Kildare: Good Practice Guidelines for Developers (2009)

Biodiversity & Development in County Kildare: Good Practice Guidelines for Householders (2009)

Directory of Archaeological Sources Relating to Co. Kildare (2008)

A Geological Field Guide to Cooley, Gullion, Mourne & Slieve Croob (2008)

Ecological Survey for Moynalty, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

Ecological Survey for Slane, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

The Geological Heritage of Meath (2007)

County Wicklow in Prehistory (2007)

County Wicklow in the Early Middle Ages (2007)

County Wicklow in the Later Middle Ages (2007)

Exploring the Mining Heritage of County Wicklow (2007)

Awareness & Appreciation of the Coastal Environment in County Fingal (2007)

Kildare's Hedgerows: An action of the County Kildare Heritage Plan (2006)

Survey of Rare/ Threatened & Scarce Vascular Plants in County Meath (2006)

A Guide to Cork City's Historical Plaques & Signs (2006)

A Guide to Historic Ironwork in Cork City (2006)

A Guide to Protected Structures in Cork City (2006)

Guidance Notes for the Appraisal of Historic Gardens, Demesnes, Estates & their Settings (2006)

Guide to Recording of Built Heritage (2006)

Offaly County Council Heritage Awareness Research (2006)

An Archaeological & Historical Assessment of Cruicetown Church & Graveyard, County Meath (2005)

Inventory of Archaeological & Architectural Sources for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (2005)

Landscape Character Assessment of Co. Clare (2004)

Invasive Alien Species in County Meath

Bridge Usage by Bats in County Leitrim & County Sligo (1999)

Learning in the Outdoors: Commissioned Reports by Natural England (2011)

Children First: National Guidance for the Protection & Welfare of Children (2011)

Wild Child Poll: Quantitative Survey (2010)

Exploring Biodiversity: A Guide for Educators around the World (2010)

Wild Things at School: A Book for Primary School Teachers (2009)

Stepping into Kilkenny's History: A Resource for Primary Schools (2009)

A Geological Field Guide to Cooley, Gullion, Mourne & Slieve Croob (2008)

Scoping Study for Development of On-Line Heritage Materials for the Primary Sector (2007)

A Policy Framework for Education, Community, Outreach (ECO) (2004)

Geographical Exploration, Investigating Ireland’s Heritage (2004)

Survey/ Policy Paper on Heritage Awareness in Ireland (2000)

Climate change, impacts & vulnerability in Europe (2012)

Our Wetlands Heritage (2010)

Recreational Use of Towpaths (2009)

Climate Change, Heritage & Tourism: Implications for Ireland's Coast & Inland Waterways (2009)

Shannon Waterway Seminar - Proceedings (2008)

Towpaths for the Future: Seminar Proceedings (2007)

A Guide to Habitats in Ireland (2007)

Audit of Maritime Collections (2006)

The Future of Maritime & Inland Waterways Collections (2006)

Literature Review on Boat Wash (2006)

Shannon Waterway Corridor Studies (2006)

Waterways Corridor Studies (2002-2006)

Integrating Policies for Ireland's Inland Waterways (2005)

Submission on Upper Shannon Tax Incentive Scheme (2005)

Seeking Your Views on Ireland`s Water Quality: Report on Feedback (2004)

Irish Water (2003)

Invasive Alien Species in County Meath

Proposals for the Future of Ireland's Inland Waterways (1999)

GreenYourFestival (LAPN) (2012)

Draft Rinn Dúin Interpretation Plan (2012)

IWTN Walled Towns Day Ideas, Fundraising Advice & Marketing Checklist (2012)

Rindoon, Co. Roscommon: Conservation & Management Plan 2012

Three-Year Action Plan 2011-2013 plus a review of activities 2006-2010 (2011)

The Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN) Constitution (2010)

Archaeological & Environmental Heritage at Buttevant, Co. Cork (2010)

Talbot's Tower, Kilkenny: Excavations for the City Walls Archaeological Park (2010)

Fethard Historic Walls Conservation & Management Plan (2009)

Youghal Town Walls Conservation Plan (2008)

Trim Town Walls Conservation Plan (2008)

Rindoon, Co. Roscommon: A Management Plan (2008)

Conservation Plan: Town Wall & Other Defences of Drogheda (2008)

Cashel City Walls Management Plan (2008)

Athenry Town Walls Conservation Plan (2008)

New Ross Town Walls Conservation Plan (2008)

Limerick City Walls Conservation & Management Plan (2008)

Walls of Clonmel: Fallaí Cluain Meala (2008)

Irish Walled Towns Day: Post-Event Member Reports (2006 & 2007)

Preparation of National/ All-Island Guidelines for the Sustainable Management, Protection, Conservation & Enhancement of Historic Walled Towns in Ireland (2006)

Medieval Walls of Kilkenny City (2005)

Kilkenny City Walls Conservation Plan (2003)

Historic Landscape Characterisation in Ireland - Best Practice Guidance (2013)

Climate change, impacts & vulnerability in Europe (2012)

High Nature Value Farming Publications (2010/11)

Proposals for Ireland’s Landscapes (2010)

County Wicklow Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2015 (2010)

The Irish Landscape 2009 Conference Papers (2009)

Landscape Highlights: Heritage Outlook 2004 - 2009 (2009)

Landscape Character Assessment in Ireland: Baseline Audit & Assessment Update (2009)

The Voice on the Ground: A Survey of the needs of Burren Farm Families (2009)

Nature in the City: A Guide to Biodiversity in Cork City (2009)

Traditional Buildings On Irish Farms (2005)

A Geological Field Guide to Cooley, Gullion, Mourne & Slieve Croob (2008)

Ecological Survey for Moynalty, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

Ecological Survey for Slane, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

Our Limestone Heritage (2008)

Review of Policy on Forestry & the National Heritage (2008)

Ireland's Coastal Geology (2007)

The Geological Heritage of Meath (2007)

Exploring the Mining Heritage of County Wicklow (2007)

A Guide to Habitats in Ireland (2007)

Farmland Habitats (2007)

Ireland's Coastal Heritage (2006)

Kildare's Hedgerows: An action of the County Kildare Heritage Plan (2006)

Landscape Character Assessment in Ireland: Baseline Audit & Assessment (2006)

Geographical Exploration, Investigating Ireland’s Heritage (2004)

Landscape Character Assessment of Co. Clare (2004)

A Review of Ireland’s CAP Rural Development Plan 2000-2006: Implications for Natural Heritage (2003)

Recording & Conserving Ireland's Industrial Heritage (2002)

Conserving Hedgerows (2002)

Forestry & the National Heritage: A Review of the Heritage Council's Forestry Policy (2002)

Policy Paper on Ireland's Landscape & the National Heritage (2002)

The Impact of Agriculture Schemes & Payments on Aspects of Ireland’s Heritage (1999)

An Assessment of Farming Prescriptions under the Rural Environment Protection Scheme in the Uplands of the Burren Karstic Region, Co. Clare (1999)

Policy Paper on: Agriculture & the National Heritage (1999)

Policy Paper on: Forestry & the National Heritage (1999)

Archaeology & Forestry in Ireland (A Review) (1998)

Climate change, impacts & vulnerability in Europe (2012)

Climate Change, Heritage & Tourism: Implications for Ireland's Coast & Inland Waterways (2009)

Ireland's Sharks & Rays (2008)

Ireland's Coastline Seaweed (2008)

Ireland's Coastal Geology (2007)

Awareness & Appreciation of the Coastal Environment in County Fingal (2007)

Scoping Study on the Creation of a Naval or Maritime Museum (2007)

A Guide to Habitats in Ireland (2007)

Audit of Maritime Collections (2006)

The Future of Maritime & Inland Waterways Collections (2006)

Jellyfish in our Coastal Seas (2006)

Ireland's Coastal Heritage (2006)

Conserving Ireland's Maritime Heritage (2006)

Ireland's Maritime Archaeology (2006)

The Hook: The Maritime Heritage of a Coastal Community (2004)

Ireland's Boating Heritage: The Future? (2004)

Seeking Your Views on Ireland`s Water Quality: Report on Feedback (2004)

Irish Water (2003)

Review of ICZM & Principles of Best Practice (2003)

Conservation Plan: Bere Island, County Cork (2003)

Irish Coastal Habitats: A Study of Impacts on Designated Conservation Areas (1998)

Universal Declaration on Archives (2011)

Bolton Library, County Tipperary (2007)

Scoping Study on the Creation of a Naval or Maritime Museum (2007)

Audit of Maritime Collections (2006)

The Future of Maritime & Inland Waterways Collections (2006)

A Survey of Irish Archive Collections (2005)

Museum Standards Programme for Ireland - Guidelines (2004)

The Museum Standards Programme for Ireland - Eligibility Criteria (2004)

A Policy Framework for the Irish Museum Sector (2003)

Caring for Collections : A Manual for Preventive Conservation (1999)

Towards Policies for Ireland's Heritage: The Provision of Genealogical Services in Ireland (1998)

National Community-Led Village Design Statement (VDS) Toolkit (2012)

Town Centre Health Check - Kilrush, Co. Clare (2012)

Draft submission in response to Draft Retail Planning Guidelines (2011)

Sandymount Village Design Statement (2011)

Julianstown VDS - 'Process' Evaluation Report (2011)

LCA CPD Training Course Carbon Footprint Audit (2011)

Julianstown Village Design Statement (2010)

Village Design Statements in Ireland: Questionaire Analysis (2010)

Landscape Character Assessment in Ireland: Baseline Audit & Assessment Update (2009)

Selection of Village Design Statements

Enhancing Local Distinctiveness: Village Design Statements - The Way Forward? (2009)

Enhancing Local Distinctiveness: Evaluation of Village Design Statements in Ireland (2008)

Landscape Character Assessment in Ireland: Baseline Audit & Assessment (2006)

Lucan Village Design Statement (2006)

The Role of the Heritage Council in the Planning Process (1999)

Climate change, impacts & vulnerability in Europe (2012)

Irish Farms & the Lesser Horseshoe Bat (2012)

Nature & Wildlife in Roscommon: Action for Biodiversity (2012)

Best Practice Guidance for Habitat Survey & Mapping (2011)

High Nature Value Farming Publications (2010/11)

Wild Child Poll: Quantitative Survey (2010)

County Wicklow Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2015 (2010)

Our Wetlands Heritage (2010)

Exploring Biodiversity: A Guide for Educators around the World (2010)

Biodiversity Awareness, Understanding & Impact of its Loss (2010)

Wild Things at School: A Book for Primary School Teachers (2009)

Cork City Biodiversity Action Plan 2009-2014 (2009)

Nature in the City: A Guide to Biodiversity in Cork City (2009)

Biodiversity & Development in County Kildare: Good Practice Guidelines for Developers (2009)

Biodiversity & Development in County Kildare: Good Practice Guidelines for Householders (2009)

Bats, Birds, Buildings & You (2009)

Working with Biodiversity - The Law & You (2009)

Ireland's Coastal Seaweed (2009)

An Investigation of the Impact of Development Projects on Bat Populations: Comparing Pre- & Post-Development Bat Faunas (2008)

A Bat Survey of Bridges Identified by the All-Ireland Daubenton’s Bat Waterway Survey as Potential Bat Roosts (2008)

Ecological Survey for Moynalty, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

Ecological Survey for Slane, Co. Meath Local Area Plan (2008)

Bat & Bird Survey Guidelines for Traditional Farm Buildings (2008)

Our Limestone Heritage (2008)

Review of Policy on Forestry & the National Heritage (2008)

Ireland's Coastline Seaweed (2008)

National Biodiversity Plan Submission (2008)

A Guide to Habitats in Ireland (2007)

Farmland Habitats (2007)

Kildare's Hedgerows: An action of the County Kildare Heritage Plan (2006)

Survey of Rare/ Threatened & Scarce Vascular Plants in County Meath (2006)

The Importance of Biodiversity To Human Health (2005)

Conserving & Enhancing Wildlife in Towns and Villages: A Guide for Local Community Groups (2005)

National Bat Monitoring Pilot Programme (2004)

Conserving Bats: How Local Authorities Can Help (2004)

Invasive Alien Species in County Meath

A Review of Ireland’s CAP Rural Development Plan 2000-2006: Implications for Natural Heritage (2003)

Conservation Plan: Bere Island, County Cork (2003)

Guidelines for the Production of Local Biodiversity Action Plans (2003)

Recommendations for the Establishment of a National Biological Records Centre (2003)

Heritage Appraisal of Indicative Forest Strategies (2002)

Conserving Hedgerows (2002)

Forestry & the National Heritage: A Review of the Heritage Council's Forestry Policy (2002)

Bridge Usage by Bats in County Leitrim & County Sligo (1999)

The Impact of Agriculture Schemes & Payments on Aspects of Ireland’s Heritage (1999)

An Assessment of Farming Prescriptions under the Rural Environment Protection Scheme in the Uplands of the Burren Karstic Region, Co. Clare (1999)

Policy Paper on: Agriculture & the National Heritage (1999)

Policy Paper on: Forestry & the National Heritage (1999)

Irish Coastal Habitats: A Study of Impacts on Designated Conservation Areas (1998)

The Arable Weed Flora of the Rye Crop on the Aran Islands, Co. Galway (1994)