A Guide to the Adopt A Monument Scheme

A Guide to the Adopt A Monument Scheme

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This booklet is a guide to the Adopt a Monument Scheme and is aimed at communities, groups and individuals interested in managing, protecting and promoting their local heritage. It explains what Adopt a Monument is, how to apply, and it also features testimonials from community groups involved with the scheme.

Adopt A Monument Research Toolkit

Adopt A Monument Research Toolkit

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Heritage Tourism & Recreation

Tips and Resources on researching your local monuments in association with the Heritage Council's Adopt A Monument Programme.

  • Author(s): The Heritage Council & Abarta Audio Guides
Climate Change and Historic Towns-  Adapting to Change

Climate Change and Historic Towns- Adapting to Change

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Climate change is one of the largest threats to the built, natural and intangible heritage of Ireland's towns. By coming together, residents of towns and villages can implement positive change. At a conference in June 2019, 12 such towns told their stories. We hope that this document inspires you and your community to develop successful projects that will help your town adapt.

Kells Solving Our Own Problems: a two day workshop identifying issues and coming up with solutions. Summary Report

Kells Solving Our Own Problems: a two day workshop identifying issues and coming up with solutions. Summary Report

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Heritage Tourism & Recreation

This report details the findings of a participative two day town health check workshop held in Kells, Co. Meath.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council, Meath County Council & Kells Local Heroes
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council
Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings

Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This report highlights the unique qualities of traditional buildings regarding their energy performance, and also the highlights the potential value in developing standards and guidance for the industry. 

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council
Ballybrilliant: Heritage-led Regeneration in 5 Irish Towns

Ballybrilliant: Heritage-led Regeneration in 5 Irish Towns

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

This publication features 5 Irish town -Carlingford, Westport, Tramore, Fethard and Youghal- where communities have worked to ensure that their urban centre remains vibrant but also true to its origin and identity. For these towns heritage was not a constraint but a resource used to promote and create interesting places. 

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council
Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings

Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Climate Change and Renewable Energy

Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Skills Training in Ireland

  • Published by: The Heritage Council, ICOMOS, SEAI, Carrig Conservation International
  • Author(s): Caroline Engel Purcell
Solving Our Own Problems: Bandon

Solving Our Own Problems: Bandon

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Heritage Tourism & Recreation

Results of a 2 day Workshop identifying Bandon's issues and coming up with solutions.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council