News and Features

Heritage Council rewards excellence on day of celebration for Irish museums

News / 17 July 2024

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

News / 30 May 2024

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

News / 24 April 2024

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.

Heritage Council welcomes government announcement to create new national park in Kerry

News / 22 April 2024

€1.22m funding to boost local economies and address vacancy in 8 historic towns

News / 22 March 2024

The Heritage Council, along with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD today (22.03.24) announced that 8 historic towns will share €1.22m funding under the 2024 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI).

All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme launched

News / 15 March 2024

The All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme is open for applications.