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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#NBHS had a great morning exploring the architecture and stories of Ballinasloe w/6th Class from Newtown National School.The students had taken part in workshops to develop the Ballinasloe Wonder Wander walking trail Check it out www.buildingsofireland.ie/places-to-vi...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The #NationalBuiltHeritageService has assembled conservation practitioners & experts for traditional skills training events. For more information, check out www.buildingsofireland.ie/national-bui... To hear about traditional skills courses as they are announced email vernacular@housing.gov.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The #NationalBuiltHeritageService was delighted to support the recent OPW and Fota House garden event on the 5th of September 🥰 It was a wonderful day of exploring the historical gardens of Fota House 🍋🌳🌸 #historicgardens #walledgarden #biodiversity #landscapedesign #NBHS #NIAH

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Heritage + Climate Symposium Highlights Shared Solutions for a Sustainable Future Yesterday over 300 people from Ireland, and around the world, took part in the Heritage + Climate Symposium, “Aligning Heritage Protection and Climate Action across Europe”. #ClimateActionIRL #ClimateHeritage

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#NBHS are delighted to join w/Historic Houses of Ireland at their first Irish language event! A nature walk of the estate is open to all levels of Irish 🥰 📍Ballykilcavan House 📅 Saturday, September 19th ⏰2pm - 4pm For more details, check out 👉 www.historichouses.ie/event

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

IT’S HERE! #Ploughing2026 starts today 🥳🚜 The #NBHS are excited to see you & chat #conservation 🥰 Have a go at making your own brick or some traditional sign painting🖌🎨 We'll also have a traditional joiner to talk you through window repairs Mark your maps! Find us Stand:138, Row: 7, Block: 4

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Almost there now… #Ploughing2026 🚜🥰 Make sure you check out all the #NationalInventoryofArchitecturalHeritage FREEBIESSSSS like postcards and books! 🥳📚 Find us in the ‘Housing & Heritage, Our past, present & future’ Stand:138, Row: 7, Block: 4 #NBHS #NIAH #departmentofheritage #DHLGH #builtheritage

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

1 week to go until #Ploughing2026 🚜 The #NationalBuiltHeritageService is excited to see you all in the Government Village Mark your maps! Find us in the ‘Housing & Heritage, Our past, present & future’ Stand: 138, Row: 7, Block: 4 #NBHS #NIAH #departmentofheritage #DHLGH #builtheritage #heritage

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

NBHS were delighted to support Mount Congreve Gardens and the Irish Follies Trust the other evening, The Irish Aesthete, Robert O’Byrne covered the length & breadth of the country as he explored the Curious World of Ireland’s Follies - for more details visit www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

National Heritage Risk Mapping assets.gov.ie/static/docum... This report is a joint publication of the Discovery Programme, and the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage. #ClimateActionIRL #HeritageWellbeing #ProtectOurPast Copyright and Photo Credit ©Photographic Archive, NMS

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NBHS got w/ the flow at Mount Congreve & Gardens. ‘Qi Flow’ Practitioner Hellen Kang, led wellness sessions combining gentle movement, breath control & focused thought. The grounds of Mount Congreve feature ornamental structures including the Chinese Pagoda www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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Architectural Conservation / Galway City Council @conservationgalway.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The 2027 Built Heritage Investment Scheme is now open for grant applications for conservation works in Galway City. For more information go to: www.galwaycity.ie/news/2026/20... @nbhsireland.bsky.social @heritagecouncil.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The #NationalBuiltHeritageSerivce is delighted to be supporting Fota House & OPW in a #gardenevent🌳🌸 Take a trip through time in the #historical landscape gardens of 📍Fota House in the ‘Garden Herb & Citrus Sips’ event 📅Saturday 5th Sept⏰12pm - 2pm For more information & booking see fotahouse.com

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#NBHS delighted to attend the launch of ‘Arrival’, inspired by designed landscape of Ballindoon Demesne,Co.Sligo. Curated by artist Anna King & supported by NBHS to raise awareness of historic gardens &designed landscapes in Ireland www.annaking.ie/ballindoon-h... Ariel photo credit Marek Petrovič

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Introduction to Scallop Thatching Workshop – Maintaining & Repairing Scallop Thatch 📆Thu27 Aug- Sun30 Aug ⏰9.30am to 4.30pm 📍Donegal Thatching School, Dolmen Centre, Portnoo, Donegal, F94 DN83 🎫 Tickets €120 contact the Dolmen Centre: 074 9545010 or office@donegalthatchingschool.com #NBHS #thatch

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

#NBS supporting SPAB Ireland in their repair of stone slate roofs 21-23Aug2026📍Co Clare. Learn about the care & repair of #trad stone roofing, masonry, lime-based repair & the conservation of historic building fabric by demos & Q&A Tickets for the 2.5 days are €193.22 www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spa...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#NBHS is delighted to announce the projects successful Conservation Advice Scheme 2026 🥳Supporting owners to engage #conservation professionals for expertise for their built heritage homes For more info check out 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/conservation... 📷📍 DEERPARK Td., Virginia, County Cavan

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join #NBHS at Dromana House &Gardens,Waterford on Sun 12/07/26 for a day of matrimonial bliss!Robert O’Byrne &Julian Walton will discuss ‘19thC Irish Weddings Happy&Unhappy’ followed by a tour of the gardens. Run by #HistoricalHousesofIreland &supported by #NBHS Tickets available @ Historichouses.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Salthill House & Garden Co. Donegal really ‘rose’🌹to the occasion.The garden event was organised by Historic Houses of Ireland &supported by #NBHS The walled garden 🌿🍄at Salthill has over 50 varieties of rose.Want to learn other historic gardens? Check out 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Scoil Mhuire Clifden celebrating sporting heritage of Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co. Galway. The event in the restored walled garden supported by Galway County Council ACO & #NBHS 🌱 #NBHS have identified over 6000 historic gardens🌷Check it out👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Busy again w/ 5 #traditionalskills workshops. From thatching , lime plasters, repair of drystone & ‘Taking on a Traditional Farmhouse’ event. There are still some places on upcoming events 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/national-bui... & join our mailing list 📨 vernacular@housing.gov.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join us at Mountjoy Square Park on Wednesday 17th June 2026 from 11am - 3pm for the launch of the #WonderWander trail for Mountjoy Square & North Great George's Street. Discover the hidden heritage on your doorstep with free walking tours. 📍Mountjoy Square Park 📅Wednesday 17th June 2026 ⏰11am - 3pm

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Our March-May #NBHS traditional skills events have now finished🥲💖We’ve had workshops on drystone walls, rope thatching, lime mortars, historic joinery, earth mortars & repair of mud walled buildings! Big thank you to our experts & participants 🥰 Sign up to our mailing list 📧vernacular@housing.gov.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Visit #NBHS at the📍 #ConservationZone #BordBiaBloom2026 We have FREE #BuiltHeritage books 📚Remember to check out our website & explore garden surveys🌻🌸 which feature entries from across the country like the 19thC formal garden at Loughcrew House Co. Meath 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#NationalBuiltHeritageService is at #BordBiaBloom2026🌸✨Exploring the beautiful spaces and appreciating the power of designed landscapes like those featured in our Garden Surveys🥰🌻Check them out here👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se... Come check the #NBHS stand out at the 📍Conservation Area ❤️

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#NBHS had an amazing time at our annual conference w/ @nationalmons.bsky.social in #Waterford 😍 Thanks to Jimmy Lenehan for his time &expertise, #WaterfordTreasures for visits to #MedievalMuseum & #ReginaldsTower &to @waterfordcouncil.bsky.social for their tour of Lady's Lane

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It was an un-bee-lievably🐝🥰 good day at Coolamber House & Gardens where we learned about bee keeping & biodiversity in the setting of the historic walled garden. Supported by the #NBHS currently undertaking a Survey of Historic Gardens & Designed Landscapes www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-se...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

⚠📣LAST MINUTE PLACE AVAILABLE📣⚠ on our 'Hot Lime for Rendering and Wet Dash for Professionals' course. To book, please email Ursula Condon at coursescalx@gmail.com 📆Date: Monday 25th of May Time: 9.30am-4.30pm 📍Location: Killoran House, Thurles, Co Tipperary, E41 Y925 Price: €100

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Last week Dr. Nessa Roche spoke at "Gazing the Past" seminar as part of the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme 🪟🏠 Thank you to the event organisers Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme & Institute of Historic Building Conservation NI 🥰 Dr. Nessa's talk focused on windows & fanlights from Armagh

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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced the reopening of Scattery Island from 21 May for the 2026 visitor season. Explore 1,500 years of history with guided OPW tours in the Shannon Estuary. More: cutt.ly/5tVqwlaX #ScatteryIsland #ExploreTheExtraordinary

Two traditional white cottages with red and gray roofs under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#NBHS 's very own Carl Raferty gave a talk at the Irish Georgian Society’s ‘Conserving your Dublin Period House’ about #EnergyEfficiency in #TraditionalBuildings 😍🏠 For more information check out the ‘Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings’ publication on our website shorturl.at/SMIu9

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A very limited number of places are remaining on a 2day course on repair & maintenance of historic joinery.Own PPE required Date: Fri 15th Sat 16th May Friday: 9.30am to 5pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4pm Location: Killoran House, Thurles, Co Tipperary, E41 Y925 Price: €140 - Contact coursescalx@gmail.com

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#NBHS launched our latest #WonderWanderTrails in Galway 🥳🚶‍♂️🗺 It was so much fun to explore #Ballinasloe 🥰 So much excitement & even an outdoor forge! Thank you to everyone who came & supported us Galway County Council Check out our trails here 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/places-to-vi...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Post vacancy for Architectural Conservation Officer in Monaghan County Council. For more details please see the County Council website monaghan.ie/humanresourc...

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Europa Nostra @europanostra.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📰 NEW: A video report by @euronews spotlights the #EuropeanHeritageAwards / #EuropaNostraAwards 2026: 30 winning projects across 18 countries showing how heritage drives innovation, sustainability & community impact. 🎥 Watch the report 👇

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European Heritage Awards honour pioneering conservation projects

The European Heritage Awards were launched by the European Commission in 2002 and are run by Europa Nostra.

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

NMS were delighted to announce €365,000 in funding for 11 projects across the country under the World Heritage Strategic Investment Fund on the 18 April (World Heritage Day). More Info: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Finishing off the #NBHS hat-trick of #WonderWanderTrails launches in #Galway, the latest trails for Eyre Square and Galway City Core are now available 🥳😁@conservationgalway.bsky.social Copies of all Galway trails are available here 👉 www.buildingsofireland.ie/places-to-vi...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Another day, another new #WonderWanderTrail in Ballinasloe #Galway 🗺🚶 Developed in collaboration w/Galway County Council. Explore the architectural details &stories of #Ballnasloe ENG - www.buildingsofireland.ie/places-to-vi... IRE - www.buildingsofireland.ie/places-to-vi...

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The #NBHS is excited to share the launch of our newest #WonderWanderTrails 🚶🗺 Our newest trail of #AnSpidéal Co. Galway is our first trail #asgaeilge ☘Thanks to Galway County Council 🥰 Copies of the Spiddal/An Spidéal trail are available on our website at ENG shorturl.at/l2zXo IRE shorturl.at/TN7CY

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Community Monuments Fund Awards: €8 million has been awarded to 104 projects under the 2026 Community Monuments Fund. Learn more here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen... @nbhsireland.bsky.social #HeritageIreland2030 #CMF #CMF2026 #ClimateActionIrl

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The #NationalBuiltHeritageService is delighted to share 'ARRIVAL, a new Artist Residency at Ballindoon House, on the shores of Lough Arrow, Co. Sligo' by Anna King www.annaking.ie/ballindoon-h...

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Contemplative Artist & Writer

ARRIVAL: Ballindoon House, Sligo. Artist Residency

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The #NBHS workshops 🛠👷‍♀️👷in rope thatch, repair of mud walls & the use of hot lime in Donegal, Limerick & Tipperary 🥰 Thank you to tutors Calx restoration, Donegal Thatch School & Pollard Conservation and Restoration. If you are interested, please register your interest at 📧 vernacular@housing.gov.ie

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The #NBHS is thrilled to share that Minister James Browne TD & Minister Christopher O'Sullivan TD have announced €4.42m of grant funding for the protection & #conservation under #HistoricStrucutresFund for 2026 🥳 Read more 👉 www.gov.ie/.../services/. 📸The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Co. Kildare

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Have you an old building that you need help with? 🧐🤔Did you know that the #ConservationAdviceScheme offers funding for a Conservational Professional to prepare a report to advise of #bestconservationpractice ✍️📄 Check out our website for more information tinyurl.com/bdhpcw2y

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#NBHS are delighted to announce that Minister James Browne TD and Minister Christopher O'Sullivan TD have launch the Conservation Advice Grant Scheme 2026. To learn more, including details about eligibility and how to apply, check out 👉https://tinylink.net/HZ0b2

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Are you interested in applying to the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme?🧐🤔@heritagecouncil.ie are hosting a series of webinars to address the shortage of skilled craftspeople in the Republic of Ireland &Northern Ireland by providing training in heritage building skills👉 ow.ly/YXFw50YvTBe

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The Heritage Council @heritagecouncil.ie · 24/03/2025

Our second information webinar on the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme takes place tomorrow Tuesday 25th March at 7:00pm. See ow.ly/UVJY50VlClr for details on how to join.

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

#SeachtainNaGaeilge 📸Coláiste na Rinne, An Rinn, Port Láirge, which is the setting for a fine handball alley. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage has recorded several handball alleys around the country and the records are available to view in the Building Survey: tinyurl.com/bd3bumww

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#SeactainNaGaeilge "Erin's Hope" commemorates the midway on its voyage from Sandy Hook w/cargo of ammunition & American Civil War veterans eager to support the Fenian Rising of 1867. 📍Helvick, Dungarvan Harbour, Watrford

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

#SeactainNaGaeilge &architectural heritage highlights finds us in Toormakeady in south Mayo. Christ Church was built to designs by Joseph Welland (1798-1860). Some of the original drawings for Christ Church survive &have been digitised by the Representative Church Body Library tinyurl.com/ykhwec79

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