Welcome to Sligo Heritage Office
Established in 1999 by Sligo County Council, the County Sligo Heritage Office is committed to providing high quality advice on all matters relating to heritage. Central to the work of the Heritage Office is the promotion of interest, knowledge and pride in the heritage of County Sligo, and in so doing, increasing awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the County’s heritage for all. This is achieved through:
Collecting information
Promoting best practice in heritage conservation and management
Raising awareness and education
Promoting partnership and participation
Supporting integration and inclusion of heritage policy across all sectors
Under the Heritage Act (1995), heritage is defined as including the following 13 areas:
Monuments
Archaeological objects
Heritage objects
Architectural heritage
Flora
Fauna
Wildlife Habitats
Landscapes
Seascapes
Wrecks
Geology
Heritage gardens and parks
Inland waterways.