Recreation

Recreational activities engage public interest, helping people to enjoy and appreciate the countryside and the many aspects of Ireland’s natural and built heritage. Find out more about how you can enjoy Heritage.

The Legal Context

Development of walking routes must be carried out within the framework of the following acts:

  • National Monuments Act
  • The Wildlife Act
  • EU Habitats Directive
  • EU Wildbirds Directive
  • Local Authority bye-laws
  • 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.

RECREATION NEWS

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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.

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RECREATION PUBLICATIONS

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace Ireland promotes and inspires responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships.

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