Realising our Rural Potential: Action Plan for Rural Development
The Action Plan for Rural Development was launched on Monday 23rd January 2017 by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD. The Action Plan is the first ever whole-of-government strategy aimed at delivering real change for people living and working in rural Ireland. The Plan contains 276 […]
Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting – 26th January 2017
Don’t miss our Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting course, Thursday 26th January 2017 CIF Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting 26th January in Dublin The CIF’s Conservation Theory for Heritage Contracting course is delivered in association with the Register of Heritage Contractors. The course is aimed at providing those involved in heritage projects with up to […]
Practical Lime Training Day for Homeowners, Builders and Architects
Course title: Using Lime in Renovation with Stoneware Studios Time: 10am to 4.30pm Location: Stoneware Studios, Pillmore, Youghal, Co. Cork Cost: €70 A practical course suitable for owners, builders and architects to gain an understanding of using lime in the repair of old buildings. We will cover the traditional skills of repairing and restoring with […]
Conserving your Dublin Period House Course 2017
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 advice on their conservation. Attendance at the talks will prove invaluable for owners of all periods and types of houses, from the modest […]
Tax incentive scheme could conserve and revitalise Ireland’s largest towns and provide over 10,000 badly needed homes.
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New article from the Journal of Sustainable Design & Applied Research
Abstract There is increasing evidence that current mainstream guidance for assessing moisture risk of insulation retrofits in Ireland and the UK is unsuitable for traditional solidwalled buildings. This guidance is still based on simplified hygrothermal risk assessment methods, despite the availability of more advanced numerical software for two decades and a relevant standard in place […]
St Mary’s Church, Kilkenny Restoration and Conservation – Evening Lecture 21st November 2016
The Engineer’s; Architect’s and Client’s perspective of the complete restoration and conservation of Ireland’s last ‘hidden’ 13th century urban church to the highest standards for re-use as a museum. [button url=” http://heritageregistration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EI-HS-St-Marys-2016-11-21.pdf” target=”_blank” color=”blue” size=”medium” border=”false” icon=””]Event Details Here[/button] All welcome Admission Free 6.30pm Monday 21st November 2016 Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Dublin 4 […]
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme – closing date for applications 18th November 2016
The 2017 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant scheme is now open for applications. This grant scheme is run by the Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and only farmers approved in the GLAS scheme are eligible to apply. A grant award will not be for more than 75% […]
Restoration of historic Boland’s Mill buildings begins
Click this link to access the: Irish Times Article 28th September 2016 and to watch the video filmed on the Boland’s Mill site.
Construction Safety Week, September 12th – 16th 2016
Construction Safety Week 2016 Construction Safety Week is an initiative of the Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC). This is a grouping of all the main stakeholders in the construction sector in Ireland – Employers, Unions, State Bodies ( in conjunction with the HSA) and Professional Bodies. The collective objective is to continue to highlight […]