Directory of Historic Buildings Resources

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Sites pertaining to buildings over 50 years old in Ireland.

Subcategories

• Castles
• Cathedrals
• Lighthouses

Resources in This Category

• An Taisce: The National Trust for Ireland

  http://www.antaisce.org/
  Concerned with conserving the best of Ireland's heritage, both built and natural. Policy, environmental programs, National Spring Clean, planning, events.

• Art Deco Ireland

  http://webspace.webring.com/people/wa/adfunchal/
  Images and information on the Art Deco buildings of the whole of Ireland.

• Centre for the Study of Historic Irish Houses and Estates

  http://www.historicirishhouses.ie/
  The Centre is attached to the Department of History at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Aims, benefactors, advisory committee, events and activities.

• Heritage Council

  http://www.heritagecouncil.ie/
  Proposes policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of the national heritage. News, a bulletin board, publications and events.

• Heritage of Ireland

  http://www.heritageireland.ie/
  Interactive maps lead to photographs, descriptions and visitor information on historic sites, buildings, gardens and inland waterways managed by Dúchas, the Heritage Service.

• Irish Architectural Archive

  http://www.iarc.ie/
  A charitable company established in 1976 to collect and preserve the records of Ireland's architectural heritage and make them available to researchers.

• Irish Georgian Society

  http://www.igs.ie/
  Ireland's architectural heritage society. Its interests have spread from Georgian to the conservation of distinguished examples of architecture of all periods in Ireland.

• Mills and Millers of Ireland

  http://www.millsofireland.org/
  The Society for the Preservation of Ancient and Traditional Irish Mills links members and mill enthusiasts throughout Ireland and beyond. Events, membership, mill links, newsletter and list of mills open to the public.

• National Inventory of Architectural Heritage

  http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/
  An official online gazetteer of historic buildings in Ireland. For each there is an image and description. The database is searchable in several ways, including by map.

• Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles

  http://www.buildinghistory.org/
  Jean Manco's guide covers archives, maps, images, building types, ecclesiastical sources, bibliographies and styles. Also gives an introduction to the development of villages and towns.

• The Irish Landmark Trust

  http://www.irishlandmark.com/
  A charity aiming to save smaller historic buildings at risk by restoration and conversion into self-catering holiday homes. Includes profile, properties and booking.

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