About the Heritage Office.
The aim of the County Heritage Plan...
'That our heritage will be part of life for everyone'
The role of the Heritage Office is to provide advice on all matters relating to heritage issues. The Heritage Office is responsible for developing policies and priorities for the identification, protection, preservation and enhancement of Longford's heritage. Central to the services provided by the Heritage Office, is the promotion of interest, education, knowledge and pride in the heritage of County Longford, and in so doing, increasing awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the County's heritage for all.
This is being achieved through
- Co-ordination and implementation of the County Longford Heritage Plan 2004-2009
- Collecting information on Longford's heritage
- Providing information and advice on heritage issues
- Promoting education on heritage issues to raise awareness
Under the Heritage Act, 1995, heritage is defined as including the following 13 areas:
Archaeological objects
Architectural heritage
Fauna
Flora
Geology
Heritage gardens and parks
Heritage objects
Inland waterways
Landscapes
Monuments
Seascapes
Wildlife Habitats
Wreck
