Tánaiste launches new Cultural Heritage Award in honour of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh
A new Heritage Council award in honour of the legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was launched today by Tánaiste Micheál Martin.
Heritage Council and Fulbright announce U.S. cultural heritage scholarship opportunity
The Heritage Council has announced today, 10th September 2024, a new partnership with the Fulbright Commission which will support an academic opportunity in the U.S. for an Irish scholar or professional.
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week is launched
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, has today launched National Hedgerow Week 2024 at an event in Birr Castle, County Offaly.
Heritage Council rewards excellence on day of celebration for Irish museums
6 museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle today having achieved official accreditation under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI).
Minister McConalogue welcomes the awarding of the European Heritage Award to the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme
Minister encourages people to vote for the Scheme for the follow on Public Choice award
Art and heritage combine to inspire next generation of wildlife enthusiasts
The Puffin Rock Wildlife Activity Book, a biodiversity-focused publication designed to help children engage with nature, is being launched today just in time for summer.