€1m in funding for six Historic Towns
Six historic towns will share in €1million in capital funding under the Historic Towns Initiative 2019.
National Heritage Awards 2018 Winners
The dedication of individuals and community groups across Ireland to the preservation and promotion of Ireland’s heritage was recognised at the National Heritage Awards 2018 and closing ceremony for the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.
Applications are now open for Adopt a Monument 2019
We're seeking applications from community groups across Ireland for our Adopt a Monument scheme.
More Than Concrete Blocks, Vol.2, 1940 - 1972, Dublin city's twentieth century buildings and their stories
Dublin City Council is very pleased to launch the second volume from a pioneering research project on Dublin city's twentieth century architecture. This project is an action of the Dublin City Heritage Plan co-funded by the Heritage Council.
Working with Communities - Our initiatives for 2019
In 2019, the Heritage Council's budget allocation will be directed towards achieving some of the objectives in our new Strategic Plan.
Announcing the Appointment of the Heritage Council's New Chief Executive
The Heritage Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Virginia Teehan as its new Chief Executive with effect from 1 February 2019. Ms Teehan joins the Heritage Council with a wealth of experience, having acted as Director of Cultural Projects at University College Cork, prior to which she served as Director of the Hunt Museum in Limerick. She will begin in her new role following the retirement of serving Heritage Council Chief Executive, Michael Starrett in January.