Category Archives: Built Heritage

Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Conan Power

Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage recently announced two funding schemes for Protected Structures and historic buildings: the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 and the Historic Structures Fund … Continue reading →

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The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Conan Power

Funding for the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is being made available as part of Project Ireland 2040. Total funding available nationally under the Historic Structures fund in 2024 will be €4 million 1. Stream 1 will offer grants from €15,000 up to €50,000 and is aimed … Continue reading →

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Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Conan Power

The BHIS scheme seeks to leverage private capital for investment in small-scale, labour-intensive projects and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of Protected Structures and in certain cases, the conservation … Continue reading →

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Minister Noonan announces €2.7 million funding for local biodiversity projects

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Conan Power

188 community projects across all 31 local authorities have received funding through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF)  LBAF projects include restoration, invasive species management, surveys, education and awareness projects All projects support the implementation of the National Biodiversity Action … Continue reading →

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Carving of the arrival of the Magi shines at Ardmore Cathedral

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Conan Power

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

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Conan Power

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

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Conan Power

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

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Conan Power

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

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Conan Power

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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