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The Adopt a Monument scheme aims to empower communities to become actively involved in the conservation and interpretation of local heritage sites Around every corner in Ireland you can discover an echo of the past. Ireland’s landscapes, cities, towns and villages abound with an incredible variety of heritage sites, ranging from prehistoric tombs or stone circles, early monasteries, medieval walled towns, mighty castles, churches and graveyards and landed estates to industrial and agricultural heritage like mines, kilns and mills to more recent cultural sites like handball alleys, traditional houses and architecture or key areas from social history such as battlefields, or sites associated with political struggle.
The Adopt a Monument Scheme has the potential to become a vital cog in the protection, engagement and promotion of Ireland’s heritage. It is a new way of bringing monuments and local heritage from the periphery into the heart of a community. As identified by Archaeology Scotland, the Adopt a Monument scheme can provide a powerful mechanism to connect monuments with communities for the benefit of both.
For participants and communities the Adopt a Monument Scheme offers opportunities to work collaboratively together as a community, to get active and participate in community development, to boost regional tourism and business and employment opportunities and to develop and understand the story of their locality. For the monuments, the scheme has the potential to ensure ongoing maintenance and care, greater protection through increased civic value, and much higher standards of interpretation and understanding.
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facebook.comLismore Schools Folklore Project
We had a great day at the Lismore Heritage Centre celebrating the Blackwater Community School Folklore Project. The project was carried out by first years and the transition year class, to collect local stories and folklore about sites and monuments. This was a great initiative by Alice and the team at Lismore Heritage Centre, under the guidance of Abarta Audio Guides as part of the Adopt a Monument Ireland Scheme for The Heritage Council. We are delighted to say that the Adopt a Monument Scheme will be continuing for 2017, and the application process will be opening shortly so do keep an eye out here for updates!
Seminar on LEADER Projects Involving Heritage
All the talks from the recent seminar organised by Irish Walled Towns Network about LEADER projects that incorporate heritage are now available to watch online. This is a great place to start if you are interested in getting involved with a heritage project in your area.
Digging into the mining heritage of yore
Great article in the Independent about the wonderful work by Glenmalure PURE mile, one of our Adopt a Monument Ireland Groups!
Waterways Ireland Heritage Grant 2017
The Waterways Ireland Heritage Grant 2017 is now open to applications for grants up to €1,500. "Applications will be considered from communities, individuals and organisations seeking assistance for projects related to inland waterways' heritage. This can include data collection & research, good heritage practice in managing sites, collections, objects, etc. and support fresh approaches and initiatives that promote active engagement with heritage". See more at: http://us14.campaign-archive2.com/?u=12b79d62aca3f076baad5dd67&id=d06d679d53&e=7649eb81bc
The Heritage Council
This Friday 11th November Cashel Heritage Forum will host a one day seminar at Brú Ború Cashel on the theme ‘Observers and Participants in Heritage’. The seminar is intended to highlight the important work being done currently in a voluntary capacity within the cultural heritage sector, and to show how local groups can work with larger organizations and programmes to promote and develop their local heritage. One of the speakers is Dr Conor Ryan of Abarta Audio Guides who will be discussing Adopt a Monument Ireland. Admission is €10
Warp and Weft Heritage Weekend, Ardara Co. Donegal
We had a great weekend at the inaugural Warp and Weft Heritage Festival which was expertly organised by Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group. There were really interesting talks, craft demonstrations and storytelling sessions including a talk about the cultural significance of one of our adopted monuments for 2016: Doon Fort. The Adopt A Monument Scheme is delivered by Abarta Audio Guides on behalf of The Heritage Council
Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group
Great event coming up this weekend in Ardara, Co. Donegal organised by the Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group.
Glenmalure PURE mile
Congratulations to one of our adopt a monument groups Glenmalure PURE mile - winners of the overall award for the best PURE Mile 2016!
Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group
A beautiful shot of sunrise of Ardara this morning by #ArdaraGAPHeritageandHistoryGroup who are getting ready to host their Heritage Weekend on the 14th - 16th October. All are welcome to attend this fantastic event.
Volunteers are reclaiming this motte and bailey after decades of neglect and bonfires
Great article in TheJournal.ie today about Adopt a Monument Ireland; featuring Gallows Hill, Community Archaeology http://www.thejournal.ie/adopt-a-monument-2989384-Oct2016/ Adopt a Monument Ireland is an initiative of The Heritage Council and is managed by Abarta Audio Guides.
Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group
The upcoming 'Warp and Weft of Heritage' Weekend at Ardara on the 14th - 16th of October promises to be a great weekend with lively discussions, workshops, demonstrations and a talk by Paula Harvey on the cultural significance of Doon Fort - one of our Adopted Monuments. You can book a place for the conference at: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com
Gallows Hill, Community Archaeology
Great to see the wonderful Heritage Week event by Gallows Hill, Community Archaeology and Waterford County Museum feature in the Dungarvan Leader this week! :-)
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