Heritage, Conservation and Biodiversity

  • Archaeology

    Limerick city and county is extremely rich in the quality, diversity and extent of its surviving archaeological monuments and landscapes

  • Biodiversity

    Limerick city and county has a very rich and diverse range of natural ecosystems.

  • Built Heritage & Architectural Conservation

    In the interests of safeguarding cultural and built heritage over 2000 structures have been formally identified for their contribution to the heritage of our city and county and have been designated as ‘Protected Structures’ under section 51 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Amended).

  • Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025

    Applications are now being accepted for the following conservation grants: Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025.

  • Community Monuments Fund 2025

    Limerick City and County Council is inviting applications from members of the public and/or community groups for the 2025 Community Monuments Fund.

  • Financial Assistance for Architectural Heritage Conservation Projects

    Details of the 2023 Rounds of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund have been announced by Mr. Malcolm Noonan, T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform.

  • Heritage Plans and Strategies

    Community–led Village Design Statement (VDS) Toolkit prepared by the Heritage Council.

  • Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025

    Applications are now being accepted for the Historic Structures Fund 2025.

  • Historic Thatched Buildings Grant (BHIS – HTB) 2025

    Applications are now being accepted for the Historic Thatched Buildings Grant 2025.

  • Limerick City and County Council Shopfront Design Guidelines

    Set of guidelines to establish a minimum standard for shopfronts across Limerick City and County,  to celebrate Limerick’s heritage and ensure its preservation for future generations.

  • Limerick's Heritage

    Limerick city and county has a rich reserve of heritage encompassing archaeology, built heritage, the natural environment and cultural heritage.

  • Limerick's Heritage Plan 2017-2030

    Limerick’s heritage is one of depth and complexity, consisting of many facets within the natural and built environment, and the cultural vibrancy of the city and county.

  • Living City Initiative Limerick

    The Living City Initiative is a scheme of property tax incentives designed to regenerate both historic buildings and other buildings in Limerick. Extended to December 2027.