Heritage Registration News and Events

Friday, 26th July 2024 - Revised Dates for Built Heritage Grants 2024 – Applications Now Open

BHIS is the primary grant scheme operated by the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) and the Local Authorities to assist the owners of historic properties in maintaining and conserving Ireland’

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June 2023 - What Lies Beneath – The Red Brick Building and Orientation Centre

The newly restored Red Brick Building, formerly an Electricity Supply Station was restored by Dunwoody and Dobson, Main contractors on the Heritage Register. The above photographs show the int

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5th June, 2024 – The Dept. of Housing, Local Government and Heritage launches Guidance Document on Improving the Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings

Ireland has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fulfil international climate change mitigation commitments. Enhancing energy efficiency in traditional buildings is crucial t

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2nd May 2024 - The Board of the Heritage Register, in partnership with the OPW, had the rare opportunity to visit the Kells Round Tower Restoration Project

 Heritage contractors listed on the register undertake a variety of conservation projects across Ireland's historic monuments, houses, and landmarks. Their inclusion involves a rigorous applicati

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Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting

Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting is a one day programme for owners, principals and directors of Construction Firms dealing with heritage projects. The one day programme will take plac

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THE HERITAGE SERIES Knowledge and Skills in Conservation Works

The Register of Heritage Contactors in collaboration with the Construction Industry Federation, will hold a series of six one hour talks to raise awareness and understanding of conservation works, pra

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Conserving Your Dublin Period House 2023 (Tuesday, 7th March until Tuesday, 30th May 2023, Online & In-Person)

The Irish Georgian Society and Dublin City Council have assembled a team of conservation experts to present a series of talks on the history and significance of Dublin’s period houses and practical

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Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting

Principals and Directors of Construction firms involved in heritage projects. The Programme will give participants an understanding of the underlying principles of conservation and architectural herit

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Conserving your Dublin Period House Talks, Spring 2018.

The Irish Georgian Society and Dublin City Council have assembled a team of conservation experts to present a series of talks on the history and significance of Dublin’s period houses and practical

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GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is opening the annual grants scheme to GLAS participants for the conservation and repair of traditional fa

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Leadwork for Historic Buildings CPD course, Stradbally Hall, Laois on Thursday the 26th of October

An ideal opportunity for those involved in historic building conservation. A single day practical workshop involving the identification of common problems associated with leadwork on historic building

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Irish Georgian Society and Westport County Council’s Westport Study Day on Friday 10th November

The Irish Georgian Society and Westport County Council’s Westport Study Day, which takes place on Friday 10th November in the drawing room of Westport House, County Mayo.This study day will provide

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