‘I am a hunter but I am a conservationist’: Meet the Roscommon gun-club members protecting endangered bird species
Many bird species have thrived since Ballydangan Bog was re-wetted and the drains removed
Heritage Council
What’s behind tree vandalism? ‘People really do feel the loss of these trees very, very deeply’
What prompts a small minority of people to wantonly damage our natural and built heritage, and how can we stop them?
St Stephen’s Green Metrolink station threatens ‘priceless’ historic asset, Heritage Council says
Station could ‘compromise one of city’s most noted cultural heritage anchors’, State advisory body says
Ireland’s historic shopfronts: Windows into a vanishing world
Like a wonderful open-air gallery hiding in plain sight, old shops reveal layers of stories about people, their lives and their times
How to go on an archaeological dig: Be patient – it’s not all Indiana Jones
Gemma Tipton offers a beginner’s guide to taking up a new cultural pursuit
Ireland to draw up policy on returning historical artefacts to their countries of origin
Thousands of objects acquired while Ireland was part of the British Empire remain in Irish museums
Skellig Michael to be studied for climate change and damage to heritage
Unesco site one of 10 places to be observed for decade to create template for management of sensitive heritage locations
Home Place, Heart Place: Journeys around Ireland review: Travel and vignettes from a lively mind
RJ O’Donnell offers engaging stories and legends in her affectionate portrait of an older Ireland
Win a five-night luxury stay at Inchiquin House, Co Clare
Inchiquin House is at the edge of the Burren, an ideal base from which to explore the karst landscape, as well as its many historic sites and leisure activities
Wonder in the everyday
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
Time Travel in Traditional Music
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
Forging a Future For Traditional Craft Skills
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
A rare window into what lies beneath the water’s surface
Protecting water health is as critical to our heritage as the preservation of buildings and monuments, so it is vital we understand what is in our rivers and lakes
Enhancing and protecting biodiversity on Irish farms
Farmers, the stewards of our land, are managing their holdings in ways that foster and maintain wildlife
Future proofing our towns
There is a way to connect the past, the present and the future in Ireland’s historic towns. It requires joined-up thinking
Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Blanket bog conservation project unveiled for vast area from Galway to Donegal
Wild Atlantic Nature €21m seeks to bring environmental, social benefits backed by farmer supports
Biodiversity Week coincides with ‘critical year’ for Irish nature
More than 130 events around country to teach people ‘how to make space for nature’
Permission given for contentious 18-storey tower near Heuston Station
Plan for 399-unit apartment scheme opposed by numerous agencies
Irish Film Institute asks Dublin City Council to help it secure extra space
Museum venue plan has role to play in vibrancy of city’s cultural life, says IFI director
Planners advise that 18-storey Kilmainham scheme be scaled back
Office of Public Works warns of ‘detrimental’ impact on the Royal Hospital Kilmainham
The Irish Times view on Heritage Week: Something for every citizen
People all over the country have taken ownership of week, reflected in great diversity of its hundreds of events
Stories of the sweathouse: A beehive-shaped bolthole for battling maladies
There are at least 292 sweathouses on the island, 104 of them in Co Leitrim
Holding on to the Big House: How modern owners make them viable
Hosting weddings, tourists and music festivals help sustain heritage buildings
Dublin conservation project wins major European heritage award
Restored Georgian building shows potential for ‘living over the shop’ on Liffey quays
FBD seeks to reduce payouts for business interruption claims
Seen & Heard: Davy paid €14.2m by the National Treasury Management Agency
Investment of €1.38bn required to protect Irish habitats – Cabinet told
Government approves ‘framework for investment’ up to 2027
Restoring country home glory takes blood, sweat and tears
From dry rot to ultra high net worth lunch guests, the struggle to make a historic house pay
Desmond Guinness: Socialite on a mission to save Ireland’s Georgian heritage
Obituary: He revived the Irish Georgian Society, and influenced State policy on historic houses
People ‘more engaged with natural heritage’ since Covid-19 restrictions
National Heritage Week will take place from August 15th to 23rd
Want to rescue an Irish ruin? It's not an impossible dream
RIAI iniative shows rescuing old buildings is easier than you might think
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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