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€1.3m funding to boost local economies and address vacancy in 11 historic towns
The Heritage Council, along with Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD today (15.03.23) announced that 11 historic towns will share €1.3m funding under the 2023 Historic Towns Initiative (HTI). The funding will help to provide jobs through heritage-led regeneration, will aid the rebuilding of local economies and address vacancy with heritage as the consistent focal point.
Heritage Council joins Climate Heritage Network
The Heritage Council has today joined over 90 other heritage organisations across the globe in becoming a member of the Climate Heritage Network (CHN). The network’s purpose is to mobilise the art, culture, and heritage sectors to drive climate action.
Local communities to benefit from €1.6m in heritage funding
Wildlife, local economies and tourism to benefit as Heritage Council announces €1.6m worth of funding for projects.
Heritage Council launches National Heritage Week; encouraging exploration of our living heritage
The Heritage Council is calling on heritage newcomers, enthusiasts and experts of all ages across Ireland to focus on living heritage when registering in-person events and digital projects for inclusion as part of National Heritage Week 2023.
Heritage Council rewards excellence on day of celebration for Irish museums
13 museums were celebrated at a ceremony in Kilkenny Castle today having achieved official accreditation under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI).
Heritage Week 2023 launches with host of unique events celebrating our Living Heritage
A colourful range of events and projects celebrating all aspects of our heritage will take place across the country
National Hedgerow Week 2025
National Hedgerow Week is a partnership between Teagasc and The Heritage Council. The week aims to raise awareness of the importance of hedges for agriculture, biodiversity and climate.
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week kicks off
National Hedgerow Week 2023 launches in County Dublin
Heritage Council opening its doors for Culture Night in Kilkenny
The Heritage Council is hosting a special event at its headquarters in Kilkenny this Friday, September 22nd, for Culture Night 2023.