National Inventory of Architectural Heritage

"Identifying, recording and evaluating the post 1700 architectural heritage of Ireland."

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“Disaster” Advice Series

"Disaster" Advice Series now available to download

Fantastic Irish Fanlights: An Armchair Tour

Nessa Roche explores Irish fanlights, who designed them, who made them and how they were made.  All of the main design families are examined – from hub and spoke to peacock – with some spectacular surprises along the way.  A perfect teatime tutorial!

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021

€3m has been allocated to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021.  The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2021 will assist hundreds of small-scale, labour-intensive projects as well as large-scale projects to conserve, repair and safeguard our historic built environment.

Fantastic Irish Fanlights: An Armchair Tour

Nessa Roche explores Irish fanlights, who designed them, who made them and how they were made.  All of the main design families are examined – from hub and spoke to peacock – with some spectacular surprises along the way.  A perfect teatime tutorial!

Historic Structures Fund 2021

€3m has been allocated to the Historic Structures Fund 2021.  The Historic Structures Fund 2021 includes two new pilot schemes: the vernacular scheme will support the conservation and repair of traditional buildings while the shopfront scheme will support the conservation and repair of historic shopfronts.

Fantastic Irish Fanlights: An Armchair Tour

Nessa Roche explores Irish fanlights, who designed them, who made them and how they were made.  All of the main design families are examined – from hub and spoke to peacock – with some spectacular surprises along the way.  A perfect teatime tutorial!

Search Surveys

Search the NIAH database of over 65,000 records for buildings and gardens.

Survey Highlights

View a selection of highlights from the Building Survey ranging from eye-catching follies to picturesque estate villages

Building of the Month

A feature where friends of the NIAH take an in-depth look at a building of architectural heritage interest

Publications

We have produced a series of publications showcasing architectural highlights of each survey area. A selection of these are now available to read online.

Places to Visit

Are you planning a day out or a weekend away? We have compiled a selection of sites included in the NIAH surveys which you can visit.

Resources

Useful links and publications for owners of protected structures and anyone interested in historic buildings.

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