Foilseacháin & Tuairiscí

Gardening for Biodiversity

Gardening for Biodiversity

Oideachas & traenáil Oidhreacht Nádúrtha & Bithagsúlacht

Produced by Local Authority Heritage Officers across Ireland, with help from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Heritage Council.

Taking a very practical approach, the book details projects to help wildlife of all kinds under a range of headings, with tasks suitable for everyone from the total beginner to the more ambitious DIY enthusiast. With clear instructions and step-by-step drawings by illustrator Barry Reynolds, the guide offers the gardener lots of options to help our biodiversity.



  • Foilsithe ag: The Heritage Officer Network
  • An t-údar/ na húdair: Juanita Browne
Gardening For Biodiversity

PDF (13.546 MB)
Discover the Walled Towns of Ireland

Discover the Walled Towns of Ireland

Oidhreacht Tógtha / Uirbeach & Seandálaíocht Oideachas & traenáil

A workbook for primary school children

  • Foilsithe ag: The Heritage Council
  • An t-údar/ na húdair: Abarta Heritage
Discover The Walled Towns Of Ireland V3

PDF (1.65 MB)
Adopt A Monument Research Toolkit

Adopt A Monument Research Toolkit

Oidhreacht Tógtha / Uirbeach & Seandálaíocht Turasóireacht Oidhreachta & caitheamh aimsire

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

  • An t-údar/ na húdair: The Heritage Council & Abarta Audio Guides
Adopt A Monument Research Toolkit

PDF (11.145 MB)
Climate Change and Historic Towns- Adapting to Change

Climate Change and Historic Towns- Adapting to Change

Oidhreacht Tógtha / Uirbeach & Seandálaíocht Athrú Aeráide agus fuinneamh in-athnuaite

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.

Climate Change And Historic Towns Adapting To Change

PDF (6.968 MB)
Kells Solving Our Own Problems: a two day workshop identifying issues and coming up with solutions. Summary Report

Kells Solving Our Own Problems: a two day workshop identifying issues and coming up with solutions. Summary Report

Oidhreacht Tógtha / Uirbeach & Seandálaíocht Turasóireacht Oidhreachta & caitheamh aimsire

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.

  • Foilsithe ag: The Heritage Council, Meath County Council & Kells Local Heroes
  • An t-údar/ na húdair: The Heritage Council
Kells Solving Our Own Problems Summary Report

PDF (1.094 MB)