Ireland

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Ireland ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 16 September 1991.

Its inscribed sites are cultural only. Recurring themes include Neolithic passage-tomb landscapes (notably Brú na Bóinne) and early medieval monastic architecture (such as Skellig Michael).

Nomination Pipeline: Ireland has no upcoming nominations in the coming years, apart from the Transatlantic Cable Stations together with Canada (aiming for 2029). It has announced a Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2025-2035, intending to rigorously update its Tentative List.

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  • 11 Jul 2025 gov.ie — Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2025-2035 aims to increase the number of World Heritage Properties in Ireland
  • 22 Aug 2022 gov.ie — New Tentative List for Ireland announced

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