Built Heritage & Conservation
In the interests of safeguarding cultural and built heritage over 2000 structures have been identified for their contribution to the heritage in our city and county and have been designated ‘Protected Structures’ under section 51 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Amended).
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.
Biodiversity
Limerick city and county has a very rich and diverse range of natural ecosystems.
Archaeology
Limerick city and county is extremely rich in the quality, diversity and extent of its surviving archaeological monuments and landscapes
Limerick's Heritage
Limerick city and county has a rich reserve of heritage encompassing archaeology, built heritage, the natural environment and cultural heritage.
Plans and Strategies
Community–led Village Design Statement (VDS) Toolkit prepared by the Heritage Council.
Limerick’s Golden Mile Competition
Limerick’s Golden Mile is a competition aimed at those living in rural County Limerick to identify interesting walks on their local roads.
Limerick’s Heritage Art Competition
Winners of the Limerick’s Heritage Art Competition for young people.
Historic Structures Fund
The Historic Structures Fund recognises that Ireland’s historic buildings and structures combine to provide us with a valuable and unique built environment.
Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019
The Minister for Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht has made provision for a further round of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme to assist owners and occupiers of recognised heritage buildings and structures undertake conservation works to their properties.