First all-island network of local authority heritage professionals to be established
Plans to establish, for the first time, an all-island network for local authority heritage professionals were announced on 2nd September 2026, as heritage professionals and senior local authority leaders gathered in Monaghan for the Heritage Council’s inaugural all-island conference for heritage professionals, ‘Shared Island: Building Connections, Exchanging Knowledge’.
Highlanes Gallery announces 2026 programme to mark 20th anniversary
Highlanes Gallery has announced its 2026 exhibition programme, marking the 20th anniversary of the gallery’s opening in 2006. The milestone year will feature a diverse programme of exhibitions and public engagement activities that reflect the gallery’s commitment to contemporary practice, regional heritage and cross-generational participation.
National heritage conference calls for creation of Climate Risk Register for Heritage
A major national conference on the future of Ireland’s heritage is taking place today (01.05.25) at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Hosted by the Heritage Council, ‘Heritage Horizons: Pathways to the Future’ brings together leading experts, policymakers, and sectoral leaders to discuss the economic, environmental, and cultural challenges and opportunities facing Ireland’s heritage.