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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 36m

A great weekend at Bannow Bay #Wexford! Many thanks to all who came to learn the skill of 'dry' stone building. Thank you to our partners The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland,Kenneth Curran,Shane Clear&volunteer Cian O’Byrne. For future events email [email protected] #NBHS #NIAH

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 2d

#nationalbuiltheritageservice joined #HistoricHousesofIreland at the weekend for an amazing #worksop of Landscape🌳Painting🎨🖌at Salthill House #donegal led by @artstaysdonegal.bsky.social Sinead Smyth
of #VisualArtistsIreland #historicgardens #walledgarden #biodiversity #landscape #landscapedesign

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 5d

Another sunny #TakingonaTraditionalHouse event last weekend📍Cape Clear Island Cork❤️Big thank you to Cork County Council, Pat Ruane, Oisin Creagh, Rosanne Walker of UCD, Colm O’Sullivan, Karl Kennedy of DSWAI & Julia Gebel👏 Interested in other events? Email 📨[email protected]

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National Monuments Service @nationalmons.bsky.social · 8d

Welcoming today's assessment of the built & archaeological heritage sector. #ClimatEireitage
We look forward to continuing engagement with
@ccacireland.bsky.social
and key partners as we seek to strengthen out adaptive capacity to protect our heritage
@nbhsireland.bsky.social
#HeritageIreland2030

Climate Change Advisory Council Ireland @ccacireland.bsky.social · 9d

The Council’s Annual Review of Adaptation has been published today with key observations and policy recommendations published to help Ireland deal with the impacts of future climate change.
Read the full report here: shorturl.at/LogZL

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 8d

#NBHS were delighted to join Architecture Kerry last weekend to celebrate all things #heritage ❤️ From #vernaculararchitecture,#NIAH, #EnergyEfficiency in #traditionalbuildings to the #gardens 🌳☘️🌹on the #edgeofeurope! #NationalInventoryofArchitecturalHeritage #builtheritage

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 17d

#CultureNight celebrated 100 years since the turning of the sod at #Ardnacrusha ❤ #NationalBuiltHeritageService joined w/ #ESB & @nationalmons.bsky.social at the ‘A Bolt out of The Blue’ photo exhibition to celebrate #ModernArchitecture & #builtheritage

#ESBArchives #DHLGH

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 20d

Amazing to see everyone at #Ploughing2025! 🥰 Did you grab a FREE copy of #NBHS Advice Series, #NIAH "Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of County…" books 📚or a set of #BuiltHeritage themed postcards✉? We can't wait to see you next year 🥳 #GovPloughing2025

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 22d

Still tickets left for Landscape Painting Event📍Salthill House, #Donegal! The #NationalBuiltHeritageService & #HistoricHousesofIreland are excited for the workshop led by @artstaysdonegal.bsky.social #VisualArtistIreland 🖼️🖌️🎨
For more info & tickets 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/histo...

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 22d

Join the #NBHS & #ESB in celebrating 100 years of #architecture at #Ardnacrusha See the photo exhibit A Bolt out of The Blue w/ photos from @nationalmons.bsky.social & enjoy the music, coffee & cupcakes and lot of activities this #CultureNight📍ESB HQ, Fitzwilliam St. Lower

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 23d

👋😁Come down and see us! 📍Building Together Block 3 Row 14 Stand 275. The #NBHS are here to answer any questions about #conservation & #protectedbuildings We are joined by Terracotta Designs Ireland and Marla Conservation #GovPloughing2025 #ploughing2025
#NIAH #DHLGH #builtheritage

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 24d

It's almost here! #ploughing2025 starts tomorrow & #NBHS are suited &(welly)booted! See you at 📍Building Together Block3 Row14 Stand275. Want to know anything about your protected structure? Ask us! #NIAH #DHLGH #builtheritage #conservation #GovPloughing2025 #ploughing2025

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 24d

Join us at #KingdomofSkills for a weekend of #traditionalskills demonstrations, #conservation talks & children’s workshops📍
Muckross House, Kerry 26th-27th Sept! Free admission includes the Muckross House🏠Thank you🥰 Architecture Kerry, Irish Georgian Society,Kerry County Council @heritagecouncil.ie

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 26d

3⃣ days #ploughing2025 ! Find #NBHS Building Together Block 3 Row 14 Stand 275 & try #TradSkills like making mud wall w/Dylan McGuirk of Woodland Crafted & brick making w/Shane & David of The Nolans Group. Grab FREE copies of Caring For Our #Vernacular Heritage & Advice Series Brick
#GovPloughing2025

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27d

4️⃣sleeps #ploughing2025!See #NBHS📍Building Together Block 3 Row 14 Stand 275 &see Seán O'Keeffe &Mick O'Regan, OK Woodcraft Design #conservation of #historic timber sash windows & #traditional #Irish #shopfronts. Grab FREE copies of our Advice Series #GovPloughing2025
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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27d

Another day closer to the #ploughing2025 🥳 Interested in #traditionalskills workshops? Call into the #NationalBuiltHeritageService in 📍Building Together, Block 3, Row 14, Stand 275, for more information on upcoming events to add to the calendar 📅 #GovPloughing2025 #NBHS #NIAH

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 27d

Amazing workshop in #Avoca, Wicklow! 🥳 Excited to hearing how @wicklowuplands.bsky.social volunteer group use everything learned in their #conservation work. Thank you 🥰to the from DSWAI tutors Kenneth Curran & Tommy Myler; Lorna Kelly & all other volunteers
#NBHS #builtheritage #tradskill #DSWAI

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · 29d

🎉The countdown is on for #ploughing2025 ! Find us in 📍Building Together, Block 3, Row 14, Stand 275, for advice on applying for financial assistance for the #conservation and repair of your protected structure #BHIS See you there!👋😁
#GovPloughing2025 #ploughing2025

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · Sep 9

1 week until the #NationalBuiltHeritageService is back at the National Ploughing Championships. Building Together, Block 3, Row 14, Stand 275, Government of Ireland Village. Find advice for owners of #heritage sites, free #NIAH books, postcards & interactive demos of #tradskills

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · Sep 8

Please join us and the Royal Horticulture Society of Ireland in celebrating the Ireland’s natural heritage — with talks, tours, and live demonstrations. There are still a few places left so book now: rhsi.ie/events
#historicgardens #walledgarden #biodiversity #landscape #NBHS

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Architectural Conservation / Galway City Council @conservationgalway.bsky.social · Sep 4

In person tickets for Working Back = Moving Forward are now booked out! ...BUT you can still book tickets to join online until the 11 September!

To book an online ticket, and for the programme go to www.galwaycity.ie/adaptconserve

@nbhsireland.bsky.social

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎉Reminder of Application Deadline for #BHIS2026 is September 26th 2026 to your Local Authority
More 👉 bit.ly/4lNASKE

Thank you Minister James Browne TD and Minister Christopher O'Sullivan TD and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
#NBHS #conservation #traditionalskills

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Irish Architecture Foundation @irisharchitecturef.bsky.social · Aug 29

New Life, Old Buildings returns in 2025!
Limerick 11 & 18 September
Online 23 & 24 October

Join us for walking tours, discussions, site visits & webinars exploring how existing buildings can be adapted to create sustainable, inclusive spaces for communities
architecturefoundation.ie/event/new-li...

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Irish Architecture Foundation @irisharchitecturef.bsky.social · Aug 26

Mark your calendars! Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture returns 11-19 October.

From O’Connell St. to the coast, from the mountains to the metro, join us for 9 days of tours, conversations, exhibitions, studio visits, workshops & more as we explore #FutureHeritage at #OpenHouseDublin.

White on blue: Irish Architecture Foundation / Open House Dublin / Festival of Architecture / 11-19 October

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National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Celebrate the coming of autumn w/ NBHS + RHSI
at our upcoming event, Irish Meadows and Parkland Trees 🍂🌳🌼

📅Saturday 13 Sept
⏰10:00 - 15:30
📌RHSI Bellefield, Shinrone, Co. #offaly

🎟️ €60 (inc. lunch 🍱)

Book 👉 rhsi.ie/events

#builtheritage #historicgardens #biodiversity

National Built Heritage Service @nbhsireland.bsky.social · Aug 20

📺 Tune in to Nationwide this evening for a glimpse of the recently launched Wonder Wander Walking Trail for #ennis 🗺

📽 Nationwide (RTÉ One)
⏰ 7 p.m. (19:00)
📅 Wednesday 20 August

@depthousingirl.bsky.social @rteone.rte.ie