According to the Heritage Act, 1995 [PDF96KB], maritime heritage
includes both terrestrial and water-based elements; including
fisheries, wildlife habitats, flora and fauna, seascapes,
wrecks, coastal monuments and other features of archaeological
interest or importance. The Heritage Council manages our
maritine heritage in a number of ways, including: proposing
policy to Government on marine and coastal heritage; ensuring
that marine heritage issues in coastal and marine affairs are
dealt with in an integrated and sustainable manner; and raising
awareness of coastal and marine heritage. 31st May-2nd June,
26th-28th July & 13th-15th September Cape Clear Island, West
Cork. Looking for a weekend with a difference? Why not join the
Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) on a whale-watching course.