Irish Central

New strategy announced to increase the number of World Heritage Properties in Ireland

A new strategy for World Heritage in Ireland aims to increase the number of World Heritage Properties in the country to support tourism and economic growth. Minister for Housing, Local Government and ...
Irish Central

Ireland’s most-visited heritage sites in 2023, from castles to monuments to gardens

Ireland's Office of Public Works (OPW) announced on March 28 that the number of recorded visitors to Ireland's heritage sites in 2023 exceeded 15.3 million, up from 15 million in 2022. Responsible for ...
The Irish Times

‘All forms of heritage connect children to their past and help them make sense of the present’

The passing down of customs, traditions, lore and legend through generations is one of the reasons for the strong connection we have with our past, but schools play a huge role in ensuring that ...
The New York Times

‘I’m Comin’ Home’: Biden Takes a Tour of His Irish Heritage

With his sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and his son, Hunter Biden, in tow, the president spent the first day of his trip to Ireland steeped in family lore. By Katie Rogers and Michael D. Shear Katie ...