Foilseacháin & Tuairiscí

An Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN) bi-monthly magazine. The IWTN is a programme of the Heritage Council.

Irish rock art is the subject of a new, richly illustrated booklet published by the Heritage Council. Written by archaeologist, Clare Busher O’Sullivan, ‘Rock Art’ explores the art form; where it can be found; what it means; and how it can be protected.

This booklet is a guide to the Adopt a Monument Scheme and is aimed at communities, groups and individuals interested in managing, protecting and promoting their local heritage. It explains what Adopt a Monument is, how to apply, and it also features testimonials from community groups involved with the scheme.

A workbook for primary school children

Tips and Resources on researching your local monuments in association with the Heritage Council's Adopt A Monument Programme.

Climate change is one of the largest threats to the built, natural and intangible heritage of Ireland's towns. By coming together, residents of towns and villages can implement positive change. At a conference in June 2019, 12 such towns told their stories. We hope that this document inspires you and your community to develop successful projects that will help your town adapt.

This report details the findings of a participative town health check seminar held in Kells, Co. Meath. As part of the process, five expert mentors facilitated special interest groups in a two-day workshop, with the outcomes and actions realised into this document.

This report highlights the unique qualities of traditional buildings regarding their energy performance, and also the highlights the potential value in developing standards and guidance for the industry. 

This publication features 5 Irish town -Carlingford, Westport, Tramore, Fethard and Youghal- where communities have worked to ensure that their urban centre remains vibrant but also true to its origin and identity. For these towns heritage was not a constraint but a resource used to promote and create interesting places.