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.
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.
The Heritage Council today announced an initiative to train building professionals in the fundamentals of energy renovation for traditional buildings.
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.
The Heritage Award, sponsored by the Heritage Council, seeks to promote a greater awareness of the value of heritage to social cohesion, wellbeing and sustainable economic development.
The findings of a major new survey, on the strengths and opportunities for Dundalk Town Centre have been released today