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National Heritage Week Kicks Off On Saturday With A Record 1500 Events

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On Saturday, 18th August, National Heritage Week will kick off and run for eight days until Sunday 26th August. Throughout the week, over 1500 events, the majority of which are free, will take place across Ireland. Over 600,000 people are expected to attend events, meaning a huge knock-on economic impact for towns and villages across … Read more

Three New Booklets in Built Heritage Advice Series

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The Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government has published three new booklets in the Advice Series on the care and maintenance of older and historic buildings. These booklets are entitled – Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings; Ruins – the conservation and repair of masonry ruins; and Roofs – a guide to the repair of … Read more