Minister Malcolm Noonan Welcomes Nature and Heritage Package in Budget 2025
The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan approved of the nature and heritage conservation measures announced as part of Budget 2025. These measures include increased investment in the protection of habitats that support vulnerable species, commitment to meeting EU and International obligations, continuing the implementation of Heritage Ireland’s 2030 plan, a 15% […]
Loughmore to host inaugural ‘Purcell Picnic’
The village of Loughmore is gearing up to host its first ever Purcell Picnic. This event will celebrate the heritage, culture and history of Loughmore and will also act as a family reunion for members of the Purcell family who first came from Loughmore. The event will take place on Sunday June 23rd in Loughmore. […]
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
The Ballyhoura Walking Festival isn’t just Irelands oldest walking festival – It’s one of the most popular too. This May bank holiday weekend walkers from all over Ireland are expected to descend on Ballyhoura Country, covering an average distance of 20kms each. Now in its 24th year, the festival see’s guides from the Ballyhoura Bears […]
Waterways Ireland Has Successful Meeting With Local Authority Network
Waterways Ireland recently held a successful Local Authority Networking Meeting in Athlone. Bringing together the key staff from tourism, sport, economic development and heritage; the 19 Local Authorities with whom Waterways Ireland works were well represented on the day. Presentations were made on the different aspects of Waterways Ireland’s work across Blueways, Property, Communications, Heritage, […]
New Genealogy and Heritage Training for Communities in Tipperary
Are you interested in exploring your family tree and making connections with long lost relatives overseas? If so, Ireland Reaching Out – The National Reverse Genealogy project will be of interest. ‘Ireland Reaching Out’ is setting out to reconnect Irish people with their diaspora – the descendants of their ancestors who emigrated from Ireland over […]
43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival
The 43rd Annual Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival will take place from Friday 5th to Friday 12th August. During that week the town of Birr will welcome locals and visitors, old friends and new to enjoy the historic atmosphere of this beautiful Georgian Heritage town. Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival is one of […]
