Category Archives: Built Heritage

Carving of the arrival of the Magi shines at Ardmore Cathedral

On the exterior of the west gable of the Medieval Ardmore Cathedral, there are a number of carvings which depict various biblical scenes.  One of  functions of these carvings was  to illustrate stories from the Bible for the faithful. Usually … Continue reading

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Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford

Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has announced 2 funding schemes for Protected Structures and historic buildings – the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2023 and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2023.  … Continue reading

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Waterford City’s history brought to life by digital story walking trail

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover Waterford’s history via their smartphone. Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented … Continue reading

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Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers

This coming week is Heritage Week and we’re having a photo competition ! Over the past few years Waterford City  & County Council have been working on our Medieval City Walls and Towers. Last year, during the Public Consultation for … Continue reading

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Heritage week Photo Competition – Take a picture of Waterford’s Medieval Walls & Towers

This coming week is Heritage Week and we’re having a photo competition ! Over the past few years Waterford City  & County Council have been working on our Medieval City Walls and Towers. Last year, during the Public Consultation for … Continue reading

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Mount Congreve awarded over €1m additional funding under Rural Regeneration & Development Fund

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has announced that €1,125,135 in grant funding will be made available for the redevelopment and restoration of Mount Congreve Estate, in addition to €3,726,00 granted in 2019 under the Rural Regeneration … Continue reading

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Six Heritage projects receive funding under Community Monuments Fund

Earlier this week the Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, announced the award of grants for a wide range of archaeological heritage projects under the department’s 2022 Community Monuments Fund. Building on the impact of last … Continue reading

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Historic Structures Fund 2022

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD,  has  announced  the  heritage projects across the country which will benefit from  this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF) from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage administered in … Continue reading

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Cappoquin Regeneration Public Meeting

Some two years back, Waterford City and County Council, working in collaboration with Waterford Leader Partnership, Cappoquin Regeneration Company, Tomar Trust and the local community, was successful in being allocated some €1.2 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund … Continue reading

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