Welcome to Cavan County Council Heritage Office Website. This website is developed by the Heritage Office of Cavan County Council. The site contains information on the Heritage of County Cavan.
County Cavan has a rich and varied heritage. Heritage is all around us in County Cavan. It is constantly evolving and being created. At a time of advancing economic change and with the increased pace of life, it is important to recognise one of our counties unique assets- Our Heritage!
The Heritage Office of Cavan County Council is responsible for;
- Conserving and managing heritage throughout County Cavan
- Sustaining the rich and diverse heritage of the county for present and future generations.
- Enabling the people of the county to cherish their heritage.
- Ensuring heritage related matters are communicated to all sectors.
Cavan County Heritage Forum was established in June 2005. The members are made up of representatives from statutory, local government, local developers, landowners, community and voulintary sectors.
Defining Heritage
The Heritage Act of 1995 defines heritage as including:
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- Heritage gardens and parks
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To these, Cavan County Heritage Office has added :
Cavan County Heritage Plan 2006-2011
Cavan County Council established a Heritage Forum to advise it on the preparation and implementation of a County Heritage Plan.
The concept of a local heritage plan can be traced to the National Heritage Plan (2002), which acknowledges that the protection of heritage must begin at a local level as “the preparation and adoption of Local Heritage Plans involving local heritage fora, bringing together communities, local authorities and the government”.
The underlying principle guiding and underpinning Cavan County Heritage Plan is to ensure that the unique and diverse heritage of County Cavan is conserved, sustained and, above all, cherished and celebrated by the people of the County.
Cavan County Heritage Plan 2006-2011, reflects the scope of the natural, built and cultural heritage of County Cavan. Its strategic action plan advocates for and makes ample provision for key stakeholders at all levels to develop a shared sense of ownership and responsibility for Cavan’s heritage, in order that it be nourished and sustained.
Partnership working will be a key tool in effectively progressing the delivery of the aims and objectives of the Cavan County Heritage Plan.
If you have any suggestions or comments or want to have any information put on the site please email: amcurley@cavancoco.ie or acartwright@cavancoco.ie
The development of this website is an action of the Cavan County Heritage Plan 2006-2011
