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News: Wonder Wander Walking Trails for Clare, Kilkenny and Limerick now available

The Wonder Wander Walking Trails showcase the rich built heritage in Architectural Conservation Areas in Clare, Kilkenny and Limerick

News: Historic Structures Fund 2025

28 built heritage projects to benefit from €3.5m in funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2025

News: Conservation Advice Grant Scheme 2025

Conservation Advice Grants now available to assist owners of vacant traditional houses bring those houses back into use as new homes

News: NBHS Traditional Buildings Skills Training Spring-Summer 2025

The National Built Heritage Service has announced the programme for its Spring-Summer 2025 season of Traditional Buildings Skills Training Days

News: Wonder Wander Walking Trails for Clare, Kilkenny and Limerick now available

The Wonder Wander Walking Trails showcase the rich built heritage in Architectural Conservation Areas in Clare, Kilkenny and Limerick

News: Historic Structures Fund 2025

28 built heritage projects to benefit from €3.5m in funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2025

News: Conservation Advice Grant Scheme 2025

Conservation Advice Grants now available to assist owners of vacant traditional houses bring those houses back into use as new homes

News: NBHS Traditional Buildings Skills Training Spring-Summer 2025

The National Built Heritage Service has announced the programme for its Spring-Summer 2025 season of Traditional Buildings Skills Training Days

Search NIAH Surveys

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

Guidance

Guidance for owners and prospective owners of protected structures

Building of the Month

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

Vernacular

A resource for owners and prospective owners of thatched and vernacular buildings

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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