The Heritage Council
Dedicated to empowering Ireland to value and care for its national heritage. Advisor to government on heritage policy. Grant giving body. Operates and collaborates on programmes that raise awareness, educate and conserve heritage for future generations.
- Our second information webinar on the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme takes place tomorrow Tuesday 25th March at 7:00pm. See ow.ly/UVJY50VlClr for details on how to join.
- Community heritage groups work tirelessly to protect, celebrate, and share our rich heritage through local projects. Our Community Heritage Grants Scheme is here to support those projects—new or ongoing. We encourage you to apply! See ow.ly/fQ0r50V7HuE
- The latest issue of the Walled Town Crier is here! In this edition, we explore the Walled Town of Naas, Co. Kildare and extend a warm welcome to our newest walled town member town: Athboy, Co. Meath! Read the full issue now: ow.ly/lk1450V5nst #IWTN #WalledTowns #Heritage #Naas #Athboy
- Our Adopt A Monument Programme offers communities support, mentoring, and guidance in caring for and celebrating local monuments. The programme is now open for applications from community groups. See www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/aam for all the details #AdoptAMonument #LocalHeritage
- Welcome to our new Museum Standards Programme for Ireland participants! Maria Edgeworth Centre, Longford @molimuseum.bsky.social Jackie Clarke Collection, Mayo Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland Joining #MSPI signifies their commitment to excellence in museum care and management.
- The first thatch training course in 15 years has officially begun in Kilkenny, marking a pivotal step in preserving one of Ireland's most critically endangered traditional skills. A partnership programme between The Heritage Council and Kilkenny Carlow ETB. bit.ly/3CILFEz
