Call for Heritage Specialists for the Heritage in Schools Post‑Primary Programme
The Heritage Council is recruiting heritage specialists for our Heritage in Schools Post‑Primary programme.
Community, Landscape and Heritage: New Research Published
The Heritage Council has published new independent research examining how communities can play a sustained role in the management of heritage-rich landscapes across Ireland.
Applications Open for the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
The Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme is now open for applications.
€2m in Funding Announced for 18 Historic Towns Under Historic Towns Initiative
The Heritage Council, along with Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD, and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, have today announced that 18 historic towns will share €2m funding under the 2026 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI). The HTI is a joint initiative between the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council. The €2m in funding will help to provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration and will support traditional building skills.
Belmont National School Selected as Ireland’s Entry for Young European Heritage Makers 2025
The Heritage Council, Ireland’s National Coordinator for the Young European Heritage Makers initiative, is delighted to announce that Belmont National School has been selected as Ireland’s entry for the 2026 competition, part of the wider European Heritage Days programme.
Ceangal Local Heritage Award 2026 Winner Announced
Donegal County Council win Ceangal Local Heritage Award 2026 at LAMA Awards.