Applications are now open for the All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme!
Are you a traditional craftsperson based in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland (or do you know someone who is, who might be interested)?
If you are a stonemason, carpenter, joiner, bricklayer, blacksmith, plasterer, thatcher, roofer, tiler, painter or craftsperson working in the built environment and are interested in taking your skills to the next level, we’d like to hear from you.
The All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme offers a 12-month training programme to develop your skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the conservation, repair, and maintenance of historic structures, while also discovering how traditional skills can contribute to shaping and creating new spaces and places.
Visit https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/our-work-with-others/all-ireland-heritage-skills-programme to find out more and for application details.
See video from last year's student Neil Cunningham here.
Applications close on the 10th of April.
There will be two information webinars for potential applicants on Tuesday 24th of March at 7pm and Friday 27th of March at 1pm where you can find out more and ask any questions. Click here to join the information webinars.
There will also be an information webinar for craftspeople interesting in hosting students on placements on Friday 6th of March. Click here to join this webinar.
The All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme is a collaboration between The Heritage Council, The King's Foundation, the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division (HED) Northern Ireland, CITB-NI and National Museums Northern Ireland.
