Irish historical observatories seek UNESCO status

Irish historical observatories seek UNESCO status

The Minister for Heritage has announced that the Historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland have been added to the World Heritage Tentative List, in a bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

First step in Dunsink Observatory, Birr Castle UNESCO World Heritage status

In an important first step toward designation, Dunsink Observatory, and Birr Castle Demesne have been added to Ireland's Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. Armagh site to endeavour to get itself on UK tentative list

Two historic locations added to Ireland's tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites

Birr Castle Demesne and Dunsink Observatory were both added to the list this morning to mark World Heritage Day.

Ireland’s astronomical observatories to be put forward for international recognition from Unesco

Birr, Dunsink and Armagh sites could get world heritage status