Heritage Hero 2024
Our 2024 National Heritage Hero Award recipient is James Scully from Co Offaly.
Appointment of heritage professionals across Ireland signals new era for protection of heritage
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today announced that almost €1m in funding is being made available in 2025 for the recruitment of new heritage professionals aimed at strengthening the protection of heritage assets across the country.
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).