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Archaeology - National Monuments Service

Newgrange National Monuments Service (NMS) plays a key role in the protection of the archaeological heritage.  

NMS is responsible for:

  • the identification and designation of monuments through the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (external link), 
  • assistance in the archaeological care of National Monuments (external link) in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister of   the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and managed by Office of Public Works (OPW)(external link),
  • implementation of protective and regulatory controls (including licensing of excavations and making of Ministerial directions and consents) under the National Monuments Acts, 
  • the provision of heritage input and advice to planning and other consent authorities in respect of individual planning and other development applications, projects and plans
  • implementing legislative provisions in relation to protection of monuments and sites.

 

Further Information

For further information on the National Monuments Service , including guidelines, publications, license application forms and the searchable Sites and Monuments Database, please visit the dedicated National Monuments Service website (external link).


Contact Information:

Email: nationalmonuments@environ.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 888 2000
Fax: +353 (0)1 888 2689


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