Birr Castle and Dunsink Observatory join Ireland’s UNESCO heritage shortlist
Two significant locations with deep astronomical heritage—Birr Castle Demesne in Offaly and Dunsink Observatory in west Dublin—have been added to Ireland’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Properties today, coinciding with World Heritage Day celebrations. Minister James Browne announced the additions, noting that increasing Ireland’s number of UNESCO World Heritage Properties remains a key government … Read more