Heritage Council

From seeing grey seals to going batty over bats, you can revel in the natural world all around us if you open your eyes and ears to it. Here are four easy-to-access options

Already a destination of choice for artists, academics, researchers and even TV and film production companies, the Irish Traditional Music Archive is also a treasure trove that is open to the public

From the heat of his forge in Killuragh, Co Limerick, master blacksmith Eric O'Neill explains why his skills are more in demand and relevant than ever

There is a way to connect the past, the present and the future in Ireland’s historic towns. It requires joined-up thinking

RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society

Wild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supports

More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’

Plan for 399-unit apartment scheme opposed by numerous agencies

Museum venue plan has role to play in vibrancy of city’s cultural life, says IFI director

Office of Public Works warns of ‘detrimental’ impact on the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

People all over the country have taken ownership of week, reflected in great diversity of its hundreds of events

There are at least 292 sweathouses on the island, 104 of them in Co Leitrim

Hosting weddings, tourists and music festivals help sustain heritage buildings

Restored Georgian building shows potential for ‘living over the shop’ on Liffey quays

Seen & Heard: Davy paid €14.2m by the National Treasury Management Agency

Government approves ‘framework for investment’ up to 2027

From dry rot to ultra high net worth lunch guests, the struggle to make a historic house pay

Obituary: He revived the Irish Georgian Society, and influenced State policy on historic houses

National Heritage Week will take place from August 15th to 23rd

RIAI iniative shows rescuing old buildings is easier than you might think

What do environmental groups want politicians to do to protect the natural world?

NCFA says 72% of artists earn less than the minimum wage, 72% don’t have pension

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he would like to see the building knocked down

Study says hill farmers should supplement income by developing recreational activities

Experts agree that accurate information among best ways to make policy decisions

Biodiversity is more than a concept – it’s a revelation of what the world could look like

Georgian street was in the doldrums in 1979 until a preservation society was formed

New Heritage Council CEO Virginia Teehan brings plenty of experience to the table from her time at UCC and Hunt Museum

Red-grouse reintroduction project in Roscommon involves hunters and environmentalists

Men living in direct provision began project in July

‘Need for voice of the uplands to be heard’ says national co-ordinator Mary Mulvey

‘This feeds into a perception that arts and culture on this island are preserve of the elite’

The Heritage Council has suffered a crushing decline in financial support since its peak of €20 million during the boom

Activities are ‘opportunity to come together in celebration of our traditions and stories’

AranLIFE is an innovative four-year project that aimed to overcome farming challenges

Evan Davis gave the annual Hubert Butler lecture at Kilkenny Arts Festival. Other highlights included a gaze-activated dress

While we’re all familiar with high-profile places like Glendalough and Newgrange, there are 750 less well-known heritage sites around Ireland, all worth a visit. Here’s a taster of just a few of them

Events aims to celebrate wildlife and raise awareness of damage being done to environment

Measuring some 300,000km, their value to biodiversity remains paramount