Annual report of the Heritage Council for 2005, including financial statements.
Read moreRead lessCouncil’s 2005 report highlights the core work which has been carried out in a number of
areas. These include partnerships, policy proposals and priorities, and promotional
work.
A study of the area surrounding the Lower Shannon navigation including Lough Derg, from Meelick, Co Galway to Limerick City.
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Quarterly magazine of the Heritage Council with news, events, opportunities and features.
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PREHISTORIC MUSIC IN IRELAND
exploring prehistoric musical instruments in Ireland
THATCHING IN IRELAND
the role of thatch in vernacular architecture
BIODIVERSITY DAY
full list of events inside
HERITAGE WEEK REGISTRATION • FURNITURE CONSERVATION • WATERFORD IMAGE ARCHIVE PROJECT
Quarterly magazine of the Heritage Council with heritage news, events, opportunities and features.
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THE EAGLE’S RETURN TO DONEGAL
the Golden Eagle reintroduction project
THE IRISH FARMYARD
caring for the heritage of farm buildings
IRELAND’S FILM ARCHIVES
preserving our celluloid heritage
HERITAGE WEEK • BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN HEALTH • TEXTILE CONSERVATION
The aim of this survey was to capture significant data on the structure, scale and activity of the archives sector in Ireland in order to support the Heritage Council's formulation of policy for the sector.
Read moreRead lessThe Museum and Archives Committee of the Heritage Council developed the questionnaire, with assistance from the Society of Archivists, Ireland, and the collection methodology involved a postal self-completion approach. A listing of approximately 212 Archives in Ireland was used and 130 Archives responded.
This conservation plan is the outcome of a conservation-focused study of St. Mary’s Church and Graveyard in the centre of Kilkenny City. The study team was comprised of archaeologists, building history researchers, a structural engineer, conservation architects, building and stone material consultants, and a landscape architect.
Read moreRead lessThe plan includes a brief historical background study of St Mary’s Church and Graveyard, a detailed scaled survey of the site and a physical study of the site, its monuments and
buildings as they are currently. These studies have helped to lead to an understanding of the site and its components, their contribution to the integrity of the site, and the issues it faces.
Towns and villages can support a
surprisingly wide range of wildlife habitats and species of local, or
even national conservation interest. This guide provides advice to those
who want to take action to conserve, protect and enhance wildlife in
their town or village.
The importance of ecologically friendly management of areas in or around towns or villages is recognised in a number of competitions, awards and grants, including the Heritage Council Wildlife and Local Heritage Grants and the Tidy Towns Competition, organised by the
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government .If your community group is interested in applying for or participating in either these or similar grants or competitions, this guide will be of relevance to you.
This Conservation Plan is the outcome of an integrated study of Russborough Houses carried out by a team of conservation architects, archaeologists, structural and services engineers, building material consultants and landscape architects, with specialist advice on the care of the art collections.
The conservation plan addresses the following:
• Understanding the place
• The cultural significance of the place
• Identifying issues which may affect that significance
• Writing policies to address the issues
• Building in mechanisms for implementation and review
This publication outlines the significance of Ireland's Farm Heritage from the 'Big House' farm to small farmyards and how practices have changed over the years. It also provides insights
into how to protect Ireland's farm heritage for the future and offers guidelines for the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings and farmyards.
Read moreRead lessIreland’s landscape is enriched by its heritage of farm-houses and outbuildings, its field patterns and the nature of the boundaries that divide them. The landscape of Ireland is predominantly an agricultural one, and farmers have been its guardians. In times past, the occupants of
traditional farmhouses and their associated farmsteads were often also their builders. They made clever use of materials available locally and they built in accordance with a language of construction that was shared by their community.
A study of area surrounding the Upper Shannon navigation down to Roosky including the Boyle River, Lough Allen, Lough Key and the Carnadoe waters.
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