Heritage Council Initiatives
The Heritage Council is involved in many initiatives to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information about our initiatives related to Recreation.
Leave No Trace
Expanding our knowledge of wildlife in Ireland has always been one of the Heritage Council’s highest priorities. This led to the establishment of the National Biodiversity Data Centre which was launched officially in January 2007.
RECREATION INITIATIVE
The Beara Breifne Way Project
The Beara Breifne Way Project is an ambitious undertaking which will see the development of a walking and cycling route along the spine of the country, from Beara in Co. Cork to Breifne in Co. Leitrim. It follows the line of the historic march of O’Sullivan Beara in 1602.
Latest Initiatives
The Pilgrim Paths
The Pilgrim Paths project was set up by the Heritage Council in 1997. In association with local communities, its objective is the development of a network of walking routes along medieval pilgrimage paths.
RECREATION EVENTS
Of Audacious Insects and Cryptic Amphibians : Experiencing the Biodiversity of the Bogs
Public lecture at Teach Lea Community Hall, Lough Boora Parklands on April 29th at 7.30 pm.
RECREATION PUBLICATIONS
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace Ireland promotes and inspires responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.