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Heritage

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Environment

about 1 month ago

Minister welcomes Budget funds of €256m for heritage and nature

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed an...

Minister launches biodiversity plan in Longford

Environment

about 2 months ago

Minister launches biodiversity plan in Longford

Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O'Sullivan officially launched the Longford Biodiversity Action Plan 2025-2030

'Echoes of the Isles' celebrates heritage of Atlantic islands through art

Rural Life

3 months ago

'Echoes of the Isles' celebrates heritage of Atlantic islands through art

Exhibition, Echoes of the Isles, will run in Atlantic Technological University Galway library from August 18-22 for National Heritage Week

Judge tells court that 'rooks can drive people mad'

Rural Life

4 months ago

Judge tells court that 'rooks can drive people mad'

By Gordon Deegan A judge has said that “rooks can drive people mad” after being told that a...

Senator calls for ETB courses to protect thatching tradition

Rural Life

5 months ago

Senator calls for ETB courses to protect thatching tradition

A member of the Seanad is calling for courses to be made available through local ETBs to protect the traditional practice of thatching.

Rural Life

6 months ago

Initiative to protect natural heritage now open to community groups

Local community groups are now able to apply for funding and mentoring under a programme to "protect and celebrate" local heritage.

Initiative to protect natural heritage now open to community groups

Rural Life

6 months ago

OPW launches heritage research journal

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched a new Irish heritage studies journal showcasing original critical research

OPW launches heritage research journal

Environment

6 months ago

Investigation following suspected poisoning of eagle in Clare

An investigation is underway following the discovery of one of Ireland’s oldest breeding...

Investigation following suspected poisoning of eagle in Clare

Agri-Business

7 months ago

'The stories of those who dare to touch a fairy fort are frightening'

Folklorist Jo Kerrigan, has urged farmers to steer clear of fairy forts to avoid evoking the wrath of their other-worldly occupants

'The stories of those who dare to touch a fairy fort are frightening'

Buildings

8 months ago

€3.5m to be allocated to 28 heritage projects nationwide

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced it will award €3.5 million in funding to 28 heritage projects this year

€3.5m to be allocated to 28 heritage projects nationwide

Rural Life

9 months ago

Over €8m funding for 650 historic buildings

Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the BHIS for 2025.

Over €8m funding for 650 historic buildings

Rural Life

9 months ago

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2025 open for applications

The Heritage Council has announced it is now accepting applications for the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2025

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2025 open for applications

Rural Life

10 months ago

€1.5m grant scheme for traditional farm buildings opens

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, has announced the opening of the 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme.

€1.5m grant scheme for traditional farm buildings opens

Machinery

10 months ago

Sligo Field club to host lecture on tractor inventor Harry Ferguson

The Sligo Field club will kickstart their 2025 calendar with a lecture on the legacy of Harry Ferguson, founder of the three point linkage

Sligo Field club to host lecture on tractor inventor Harry Ferguson

Rural Life

10 months ago

€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities

€85 million in funding has been announced to restore vacant or derelict heritage buildings in public ownership.

€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities

Rural Life

11 months ago

Promoting the farmer/carpenter tradition in Tipperary

%%excerpt%% Beef farmer Sean Gleeson from Terryglass is not only an accomplished musician, playing in pubs all around the midlands and abroad but he has another string to his bow in being a farmer cabinet maker.

Promoting the farmer/carpenter tradition in Tipperary

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Boyhan: Recruitment of new heritage professionals 'very welcome'

Senator Victor Boyhan has said that a recruitment plan for heritage professionals recently announced is 'very welcome'

Boyhan: Recruitment of new heritage professionals 'very welcome'

Environment

about 1 year ago

Minister Noonan joins world leaders at biodiversity conference

Minister of State with responsibility for for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm...

Minister Noonan joins world leaders at biodiversity conference

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Grant scheme for thatched buildings to open in November

A grant scheme worth €500,000 to help preserve historic thatched buildings across the country is due to open in the middle of next month.

Grant scheme for thatched buildings to open in November

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Over 20 objections to plan for derelict Tipperary farm buildings

Plans to demolish John Magnier co-owned derelict farm buildings at Parkville near Clonmel in Co. Tipperary are facing local opposition.

Over 20 objections to plan for derelict Tipperary farm buildings

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Ireland wins EU heritage award for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

Ireland is among one of five winners for the 2024 European Heritage Awards or Europa Nostra Awards for the Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

Ireland wins EU heritage award for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

Environment

about 1 year ago

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes nature and heritage funding increase

BirdWatch Ireland has welcomed the €172 million package for nature and heritage announced as part of Budget 2025 this week.

BirdWatch Ireland welcomes nature and heritage funding increase

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Minister: Vote for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme in awards

Minister Charlie McConalogue has reminded everyone that voting is open for the 'Public Choice' element of the Europa Nostra Heritage awards.

Minister: Vote for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme in awards

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