Heritage Maps
Find or identify heritage sites and explore heritage data sets anywhere in Ireland.
Our Projects & Programmes
Research & Data
Know Your 5k
An initiative from the Heritage Council and National Museum of Ireland which invites you to share your discoveries and insights about the hidden heritage of your locality.
Irish Archives Resource
A national, integrated online resource that provides access to a broad and fascinating range of Irish historical archives.
Podcast Series - Putting Town Centres First
A podcast series to raise awareness and understanding of key issues now confronting our historic town centres.
Collaborative Town Centre Health Check Programme
A trans-disciplinary Collaborative Town Centre Health Check Programme which was carried out in conjunction with participating towns across the country.
Brú na Bóinne Research Framework
The framework assesses current knowledge and research of this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site and proposes a strategy for future research with a view to its sustainable management.
Significant Unpublished Irish Excavations 1930-1997
Detail of significant archaeological investigations in Ireland which had not been featured widely in printed publications previous to 2004.
BiblioMara
This extensive bibliography is a valuable resource for any researcher or student of Ireland’s coastal and maritime culture and heritage. BiblioMara is equally valuable for local heritage projects in coastal areas.
Covid-19 Heritage Sector Survey
In April 2020 the Heritage Council launched a survey into the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the heritage sector in Ireland.
Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future
A National Heritage Council Conference