Quanta Research: Grant Aid Building Conservation

Quanta Research: Grant Aid Building Conservation

An analysis of the facts of existing grant-giving towards building conservation. 

This study is intended to inform future discussion of Action 18 of the Government Policy on Architecture by establishing a relevant analysis of the facts of existing grant-giving. It emphasises that different amounts of funding can achieve different aims – from providing moral support to the owners of buildings of heritage value, through support for employment, skills diversification and material supplied, as well as keeping the weather out in familiar and cherished buildings.

  • Published by: Heritage Council, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Department of Finance
  • Author(s): Carraig Conservation International
Robing Room Conservation Works

Robing Room Conservation Works

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

Proposed Conservation Works: the Robing Room on the grounds of the Heritage Council HQ in Kilkenny.

The report sets out the architectural and historic significance of the structure and describes the present condition of the building. It documents proposed restoration, conservation and maintenance works which have the objective of restoring the pre-existing character of the building. These consist principally of works to repair the garden façade ashlar stonework and the roof.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Colm Murray & Anita Morrissey
Excavations & Archaeological Buildings Survey at the Robing Room, Bishops Palace, Kilkenny (11E157)

Excavations & Archaeological Buildings Survey at the Robing Room, Bishops Palace, Kilkenny (11E157)

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

Preliminary findings from an archaeological building recording and excavation project that was undertaken in April-May 2011 at the Robing Room, Church Lane, Kilkenny

Preliminary findings from an archaeological building recording and excavation project that was undertaken in April-May 2011 at the Robing Room, located within the grounds of the former episcopal Palace of the Diocese of Ossory, now the headquarters of the Heritage Council.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Kilkenny Archaeology
Landscape Character Assessment CPD Carbon Footprint Audit

Landscape Character Assessment CPD Carbon Footprint Audit

Climate Change and Renewable Energy Landscapes

The carbon footprint for the multi-disciplinary LCA CPD Course September 2010

The carbon footprint for the multi-disciplinary LCA CPD Course September 2010 is five tonnes of CO2 from car travel and fossil fuels associated with heating and electricity usage at training venues

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Oonagh Duggan
Quanta Research: Grant Aid Building Conservation - Technical Appendix

Quanta Research: Grant Aid Building Conservation - Technical Appendix

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology

Technical appendix to the report which examines existing grant-giving towards building conservation in Ireland.

The appendix provides details of respondents answers to survey.

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Carrig Conservation International Ltd in association with Louise Harrington & Integral Finance Technology Ltd.
What is Curtilage?

What is Curtilage?

Built/Urban Heritage & Archaeology Education & Training

In this document, Colm Murray, Heritage Council Architecture Officer, outlines the findings of a study on curtilage.

Protection of a protected structures extends to the land and structures lying within its curtilage. ‘Curtilage’ is the area of ground directly connected with the functioning or inhabitation of a structure, such as a yard, a basement or a passageway to the structure. 

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): Colm Murray
Proposals for Ireland's Landscapes (Summary Document)

Proposals for Ireland's Landscapes (Summary Document)

Landscapes

Summary of our policy proposals on how we might manage, plan and conserve Ireland’s landscape into the future. 

It is based on the work of the Heritage Council and many of its Irish and European partners in seeking, over a ten-year period, to promote the implementation of the European Landscape Convention (ELC).

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council
Proposals for Ireland's Landscapes

Proposals for Ireland's Landscapes

Landscapes

This document reflects new ideas regarding how we might manage, plan and conserve Ireland’s landscape into the future.

Based on the work of the Heritage Council and many of its Irish and European partners in seeking, over a ten-year period, to promote the implementation of the European Landscape Convention (ELC). 

  • Published by: The Heritage Council
  • Author(s): The Heritage Council
Biodiversity Awareness, Understanding & Impact of its Loss

Biodiversity Awareness, Understanding & Impact of its Loss

Market Research & Economic Evaluation Natural Heritage & Biodiversity

A Barometer Survey prepared by Martha Fanning for the Heritage Council. Market research was required to measure consumer awareness, understanding and interest in biodiversity.

The research approach was an agreed questionnaire, measuring awareness, understanding and impact of its loss in the April No.2 wave of B&A’s 'Barometer' survey. Barometer is a nationally representative survey of the adult population, aged 16+, quota controlled on gender, age, social class and region to correctly reflect the known demographics of the Republic of Ireland. It comprises of 1,000 interviews. The fieldwork took place between 13th - 22nd April, 2010.

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