Northern Ireland
From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s vibrant places, coastal landscapes, historic sites and diverse heritage. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Get inspiration for your project
Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Upcoming events led by the Northern Ireland team
You can also meet our team at one the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):
8 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Dromore (in person)
12 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Keady (in person)
20 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Portadown (in person)
Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.
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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk and not by post.
Contact details
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast, BT1 4GB
Projects
Armagh Public Library Conservation Project
Armagh Public Library is a Grade A listed building and one of the city’s key tourist attractions. It houses regionally and nationally important collections of books, manuscripts, prints and coins.
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Discovering the importance of hedgerows in Omagh
The Omagh Hedgerow Heritage Initiative engaged community groups in training, learning and activity to raise awareness on the importance of rich hedgerows.
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Killyleagh Remembers: sharing local Catholic and Protestant stories of war
Catholic and Protestant communities were brought together in this project investigating the impact of the First World War on the local area.
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Rings of Time
A project devised by a group of 25 young people after the old Horse Chestnut tree in the grounds of their community centre was felled.
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Armagh County Museum Public Access
The project helped improve access to the Grade A listed building that houses a regional museum for the County of Armagh.
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Holy Cross, Ardoyne
Holy Cross Church, one of the most significant historic buildings in the Ardoyne area of Belfast, has been restored and saved from deterioration.
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Governor's Residence Access
The Governor’s Residence, part of the Down County Museum, has been made accessible for all visitors, thanks to the National Lottery.
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Ballintoy's Hidden History
Ballintoy's hidden heritage was uncovered through the community's exploration of the archaeology of Ballintoy village and the surrounding area.
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Diamond War Memorial Project
The Holywell Trust led on this project to create a shared public space centred on the War Memorial in the Diamond area of Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland.
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Armagh Observatory - Telescopes and Domes
Armagh Observatory is the oldest working observatory in the UK, it houses a unique collection of historic instruments and archives.
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Creating the Bishop's Gate Hotel in Derry/Londonderry
The Northern Counties Club building has been restored, and transformed into the four star Bishop's Gate Hotel for Derry/Londonderry.
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Offices of Titanic shipbuilder restored to former glory
The historic Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices in Belfast have been restored, and transformed into a luxury hotel.