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Get ready to celebrate Fingal’s rich heritage during National Heritage Week 2023 from August 12th-20th. There are a wide range of events taking place in Fingal including walks, talks, tours, exhibitions and more. National Heritage Week, is a nine-day celebration of Ireland’s natural, built and cultural heritage and aims to promote awareness of our heritage, […]

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New County Donegal Heritage Plan on Public Review

By Ryan Harmon 22 May 2023

The new County Donegal Heritage Plan has been placed on public review until Monday, June 5. The new strategic plan will cover the period from 2023 until 2030 and has been prepared by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum following a period of public submissions last year. […]

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Heritage Council Funding for 13 Donegal Projects

By Ryan Harmon 3 May 2023

The Heritage Council has awarded €207,550 in funding for thirteen heritage initiatives in County Donegal to community groups throughout the county under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme. The aim of this annual grants scheme is to support projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management […]

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A New Lease of Life for Bantry Library

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

Bantry Library, a building of great architectural interest, is set to receive a grant of €259,920 from the Heritage Council for external conservation works. Cork County Council applied for the Historic Towns Initiative 2023 grant, which will fund much-needed refurbishment to preserve the library’s unique features. Bantry Library has played a crucial role in the […]

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Built Heritage to Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Heritage 2030 Conference

By Ryan Harmon 21 October 2022

The inaugural Heritage Ireland 2030 Conference will take place on Monday 24 October 2022 at Trinity College Dublin and online. The Summit will bring together stakeholders, members of the public and those working to protect heritage in communities, by showcasing successful projects, exploring challenges and opportunities and outlining progress in delivering the objectives

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Galway City Museum Launch New Accessible Website

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2022

Galway City Museum have launched their brand new website which was supported by the Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2022 and Galway City Council. The site, designed by the Galway based company Rob & Paul Digital Design, is now live at www.galwaycitymuseum.ie. The new website facilitates far greater and easier access to the many services the

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Get Ready for Heritage Week in Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2022

Check out the Heritage Week website and get planning your County Donegal events programme – that’s the message from the County Donegal Heritage Office. National Heritage Week takes place from next Saturday, August 13 until Sunday, August 21 and there are about 60 free events taking place in County Donegal as well as some digital projects […]

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RCSI Awarded Funding to Digitise Public Health Archives

By Ryan Harmon 7 July 2022

Archivists from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have been awarded funding to digitise public health archives from the Sir Charles A. Cameron papers for the first time as part of Heritage Council’s Heritage Stewardship Fund. Sir Charles A. Cameron (1830-1921) was a tireless campaigner for better hygiene, health and welfare for the city […]

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Heritage Council Funding for 16 Donegal Projects

By Ryan Harmon 25 April 2022

The Heritage Council has awarded over €218,000 in funding for sixteen heritage projects in County Donegal to community groups throughout the county under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme. The aim of this annual grants scheme is to support projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, […]

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Funding Available for Donegal Heritage Projects

By Ryan Harmon 26 January 2022

The Heritage Council has funding available for Donegal Heritage Projects and is inviting applications to its Community Heritage Grant Scheme until Wednesday, February 16 at 5 p.m. The aims of the grant scheme are to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management of […]

Celebrate Fingal’s Rich Heritage During National Heritage Week 2023

New County Donegal Heritage Plan on Public Review

Heritage Council Funding for 13 Donegal Projects

A New Lease of Life for Bantry Library

Climate Change and Its Impact on Built Heritage to Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Heritage 2030 Conference

Galway City Museum Launch New Accessible Website

Get Ready for Heritage Week in Donegal

RCSI Awarded Funding to Digitise Public Health Archives

Heritage Council Funding for 16 Donegal Projects

Funding Available for Donegal Heritage Projects

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