€1m in funding for six Historic Towns
Six historic towns will share €1m funding under the Historic Towns Initiative 2020.
Advocating for additional supports for the sector will be a key priority for 2020 and 2021.”
In April this year the Heritage Council launched a survey into the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the heritage sector in Ireland.
Heritage Council welcomes appointment of a dedicated Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage
Informing the Emerging National Policy on Architecture
The Heritage Council was delighted to take part in the Department of Culture and RIAI’s workshop on Town Centres on Friday 12th June, in order to inform the emerging National Policy on Architecture. Alison Harvey was invited to give a presentation on the Heritage Council and Partners’ innovative CTCHC Programme – see Alison’s slides below. Orla Murphy also gave a presentation on the work of FreeMarket. A lively group discussion followed the two presentations and this went on until 5pm, an hour over the envisaged end of the event! Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive was part of the group discussion along with Heritage Council board member Dr Miriam Fitzpatrick and Colm Murray, Architecture Officer.
Crinniú na nÓg
We've pulled out some heritage themed events that are taking place for this years Crinniú na nÓg.
Virtual Visit: Tacumshane Windmill, Co. Wexford WX053-006
Take a virtual visit to Tacumshane Windmill, Co Wexford.