Heritage Week Event Guide 2019
Heritage Week 2019 runs from 17th-15th August 2019. Register your event by June 7th to be included in the printed national event guide.
Seeking applications for our Panel of Heritage in Schools Specialists
The Heritage is Schools Scheme is inviting applications for the 2020-2022 Panel of Heritage in Schools Specialists.
Mapping Laois wins the Nilsson Local Heritage Award
Mapping Laois” by Arnold Horner, supported and funded by the Heritage Council in association with Laois County Council over a period of three years, has won the prestigious Nilsson Prize for Local heritage at Listowel Writers Week.
Heritage Council survey finds huge public support for Ireland’s archaeology
Recent findings in a survey on Public Perceptions of Archaeology carried out by the Heritage Council found that Irish people believe archaeology is more important than ever with 95% agreeing that the archaeology is of use to modern society.
‘Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings: Addressing knowledge gaps and skills training in Ireland’
The Heritage Council today announced an initiative to train building professionals in the fundamentals of energy renovation for traditional buildings.
Note Dame Fire
The Heritage Council wishes to express solidarity with the people of France at the catastrophic damage to Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic buildings in Europe.