Art and heritage combine to inspire next generation of wildlife enthusiasts
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.
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Advisory Committee on the Restitution and Repatriation of Cultural Heritage
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.
2024 Funding by Constituencies
Below you will find The Heritage Council's grant allocations for 2024 by constituency. If a project covers more than one constituency they are mentioned in each relevant constituency.
Heritage Council rewards excellence on day of celebration for Irish museums
6 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).
Value of healthy hedgerows highlighted as National Hedgerow Week is launched
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, Pippa Hackett, has today launched National Hedgerow Week 2024 at an event in Birr Castle, County Offaly.
The Fulbright-Heritage Council Professional Award
A collaboration between The Heritage Council and the Fulbright Commission that offers Irish Scholars and Professionals, working in the Cultural Heritage Sector, a fully funded opportunity to lecture or research at at higher education institutions or organisations in the United States.
Heritage Council and Fulbright announce U.S. cultural heritage scholarship opportunity
The Heritage Council has announced today, 10th September 2024, a new partnership with the Fulbright Commission which will support an academic opportunity in the U.S. for an Irish scholar or professional.
Tánaiste launches new Cultural Heritage Award in honour of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh
A new Heritage Council award in honour of the legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was launched today by Tánaiste Micheál Martin.
Appointment of heritage professionals across Ireland signals new era for protection of heritage
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has today announced that almost €1m in funding is being made available in 2025 for the recruitment of new heritage professionals aimed at strengthening the protection of heritage assets across the country.
National Heritage Awards 2024
Celebrating the most engaging National Heritage Week Events in 2024.