A pilot partnership project with Library Services nationwide to make available Ecological Recording Equipment to the public.
The pilot has now ended, but kits will remain available for use in the County Libraries listed below.
Puffin Rock Habitats is an educational project between The Heritage Council and Cartoon Saloon to promote greater awareness and understanding of Ireland's nature and biodiversity amongst families with young children, through a touring exhibition, workshops and activity book.
A number of Heritage Council initiatives are being highlighted as key biodiversity projects in the fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan published today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Winners announced in competition that attracted more than 150 entries from young people across the island
Between December and February each year, BirdWatch Ireland calls upon members of the public to take part in the Irish Garden Bird Survey, keeping note of the highest number of each bird species visiting their garden every week.
A collaboration between The King’s Foundation, The Heritage Council, the Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division (HED), National Museums NI (NMNI) and Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) which aims to elevate individuals within the construction sector to become experts in their chosen craft.
The programme is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund (UK), thanks to National Lottery players with further support from The Heritage Council and Department for Communities (NI).
The Heritage Council, along with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD today (22.03.24) announced that 8 historic towns will share €1.22m funding under the 2024 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI).
The Puffin Rock Wildlife Activity Book, a biodiversity-focused publication designed to help children engage with nature, is being launched today just in time for summer.
Expert committee tasked with advising the Government and preparing national guidelines on the restitution of cultural objects in Ireland that may have been illegally or unethically elicited or traded.
The Heritage Council has published "Guidelines for Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs)" as a resource for Local Authorities in developing and implementing their biodiversity strategies.