Minister Humphreys appoints new board to the Heritage Council
The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, has today announced the appointment of a new board to the Heritage Council.
Native Woodland Strategy is Launched
For the first time, a national Native Woodland Strategy 2016-2020 has been published, which sets out a comprehensive, multi-sector vision for Ireland’s native woodlands, and a chartered course for realising that vision.
171 projects receive funding under Heritage Council Grants Scheme
From conserving thatch to red grouse, to the cabin where Shackelton spent his last hours, the Heritage Council has today announced funding for 171 heritage projects across Ireland under its 2016 Community-based Heritage Grants Scheme.
Why funding for the arts and heritage must extend beyond 2016
The level of public engagement in the 1916 Centenary commemorations reveals a large and growing appetite among citizens to participate in the cultural life of the nation.
New Heritage Plan for Sligo Launched
The new Heritage Plan for County Sligo was launched by the Chair of Sligo Heritage Forum, Cllr Seamus Kilgannon at City Hall, Sligo on Wednesday 23rd March.
Five monuments adopted by their local community following national competition
The five monuments successful in Ireland’s first-ever Adopt a Monument national competition have been announced today.