The Heritage Council along with the new Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that six historic towns will share €1m funding under the Historic Towns Initiative 2020.
The Heritage Council has welcomed the appointment of a Minister of State for Heritage. Under the newly-formed Government, the heritage brief will fall under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The Heritage Council has announced plans for a modified National Heritage Week, taking into account ongoing restrictions on events and gatherings due to COVID-19.
Is tionscnamh nua de chuid na Comhairle Oidhreachta agus Ard-Mhúsaem na hÉireann é ‘Cuir Aithne ar Do 5K’ a thugann deis do dhaoine an méid a thugann siad faoi deara faoinár n-oidhreacht cheilte a roinnt lena chéile. Cabhraíonn an tionscadal seo leis an bpobal úsáid a bhaint as neart acmhainní ar líne chun tuilleadh a fhoghlaim faoi scéal a gceantair dúchais féin.
Know Your 5K’ is a new initiative from the Heritage Council and National Museum of Ireland which provides an opportunity to share discoveries about our hidden heritage. The project helps the public to use a wealth of online resources to find out more about the story of their locality.
What supports are needed by the Heritage Sector during these challenging times?