The Heritage Council

World Wetlands Day is just around the corner! This weekend, join in the celebration of these vital ecosystems and learn how you can help protect wetlands for future generations. From guided nature walks to hands-on community activities, events have been organised across Ireland to raise awareness and inspire action for our wetlands. See what's on at https://lnkd.in/e9xFfzQ8 #WWD2025 #WetlandsCOP15 #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture

Ian Doyle our Head of Conservation will be speaking at the upcoming "Archaeology 2025 in 2025: Reflections on Where We Are and Where We Want to Be" conference, hosted by the Royal Irish Academy on February 27, 2025. Join leading experts in discussing the progress of the Archaeology 2025 strategy and envisioning the future of archaeology in Ireland. 🔗 Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/sEyE50UNHay #Archaeology2025 #Heritage #RoyalIrishAcademy #FutureOfArchaeology

Exciting Opportunity for Conservation Students! Applications are open for Conservation Internships at the National Library of Irelandand The Library of Trinity College Dublinthrough our annual Conservation Internship Programme. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e5UUW3A Don't miss this incredible opportunity to kickstart your career in conservation! #ConservationInternship #Internship #HeritageCouncil #HeritagePreservation

Due to the ongoing disruption caused by Storm Éowyn, the deadline for submission of applications under the Heritage Organisations Support Fund has been extended from Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th January at 5pm. #FundingforHeritage #HeritageGrants #HeritageOrgansations

Last call for applications for our Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2025. Heritage Organisations with a national or regional remit are eligible to apply for funding towards their core costs, but hurry, the closing date for applications is 27th January. See https://ow.ly/Y8N050UaaNR for details. #HeritageOrganisations #HeritageFunding

📢 Offaly Biodiversity Action Plan Approved The Offaly Biodiversity Action Plan was formally approved yesterday by the elected representatives of Offaly County Council. This marks a significant milestone in efforts to conserve and restore biodiversity across the county. The plan's approval concludes a comprehensive process that began in 2023 with the appointment of Ricky Whelan as Offaly’s Biodiversity Officer, followed by an inclusive public consultation throughout 2024. The Heritage Council supports the Local Authority Biodiversity Officer Programme, delivered in partnership with local authorities and the CCMA. We extend our congratulations to Ricky Whelan and look forward to contributing to the plan's successful implementation over the next five years. #Biodiversity #Conservation #NaturalHeritage #Offaly #LocalAction

🚨Reminder-Deadline Approaching🚨 Are you a non-profit heritage organisation with a national or regional remit? Don't miss the deadline to apply for funding towards your core costs. Apply for our Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2025 by 27th January 2025. Details at https://ow.ly/Y8N050UaaNR #FundingForHeritage #HeritageGrants

Our Historic Towns Initiative 2025 supports conservation and heritage-led regeneration projects, breathing new life into Ireland's Historic Towns. If you missed our information webinar on the scheme last week, you can watch it back at https://ow.ly/tBAe50UJZoe A big thank-you to our webinar presenters for showcasing their 2024 projects from Cork, Monaghan, Donegal, and Kerry. Your work truly highlights the impact of the scheme. 👉 Who can apply? Local Authorities 👉 Deadline: February 15th, 2025 #HistoricTowns #HeritageMatters #IrishTowns

Triona and Catherine attended a training course last week on the Energy Renovation of Historic Structures, hosted by the Office of Public Works and Technological University of the Shannon This event offered policy insights and practical guidance from across the public sector on the challenges and rewards of deep retrofitting historic and traditionally built structures for climate mitigation and adaptation. The highlight of the day was the keynote address by former President Mary Robinson, who inspired us to think about climate and nature together. She emphasised a holistic approach to retrofitting—integrating energy efficiency with the biodiversity of the grounds surrounding these structures. Lots of food for thought! We look forward to the next two sessions. #HistoricBuildings #ClimateAction #EnergyRenovation #HeritageMatters #Sustainability

Yesterday we organised a workshop in Tullamore on grasslands, attended by Local Authority Biodiversity Officers from all over the country! The workshop was expertly led by Maria Long and Brian Reidy from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Semi-natural grasslands, in particular, are hugely important reservoirs for biodiversity, supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species. See more about grasslands in Ireland, the different types, the state they are in and steps we can take to improve them here Grasslands | National Parks & Wildlife Service: https://lnkd.in/e7DdYPKQ We also took the opportunity to visit Tullamore Wetland and river to observe some habitat improvement works recently completed by Offaly County Council. Brilliant to get out in the sunshine too! It was a super day of learning, knowledge sharing, connecting and seeing solutions being put into practice. Looking forward to more workshops planned for 2025 under our Local Authority Biodiversity Programme.