UNESCO recognises cultural importance of Irish harp The Irish harp has been inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognition of the instrument's unique place in Irish music and cultural ... Ireland • 13 Dec 19
UNESCO recognition for hurling and camogie Hurling and camogie have been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural activities around the world. Sport • 29 Nov 18
UNESCO recognition for Irish uilleann pipes Irish uileann pipes have been recognised as an important and unique cultural heritage symbol by UNESCO. Ireland • 07 Dec 17
Irish folklore archive inscribed into UNESCO register Audio and film footage from the 1940s of renowned storytellers like Peig Sayers, as well as performances of Irish folk drama such as 'Wren Boys' ... Ireland • 06 Dec 17
US and Israel to withdraw from UNESCO Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was preparing to pull out of UNESCO, the UN's cultural and educational agency, hours after the United ... News • 12 Oct 17
Japan's men-only island gets UNESCO nod A men-only island in Japan where women are banned and male visitors must bathe naked in the sea before visiting its shrine has been declared ... News • 10 Jul 17
Dublin Bay gets UNESCO biosphere designation Dublin Bay has been awarded a UNESCO biosphere designation. News • 24 Jun 15
Cameron vows to tackle Islamic State militants British Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to find those who commit "appalling and heinous crimes" and "put them out of action". News • 27 Feb 15
UN says wreck found off Haiti not Columbus' ship UN experts have concluded that a wreck off Haiti is not Christopher Columbus' flagship from his first voyage to the Americas, UNESCO said this morning. News • 06 Oct 14
UNESCO warns Australia over Great Barrier Reef UNESCO has condemned a decision to allow the dumping of dredge waste in Great Barrier Reef waters. News • 01 May 14
Warning over archaeological plunder in Syria war The head of UNESCO has expressed alarm about widespread illegal archaeological excavations across war-ravaged Syria. News • 14 Dec 13
UNESCO in call to halt NI golf resort development United Nations' heritage agency UNESCO has called for a halt to plans to build a controversial £100 million golf resort near the Giant's Causeway. News • 24 May 13
President Higgins addresses UNESCO delegates President Michael D Higgins is due to give an address to UNESCO delegates on the second day of his official visit to France. News • 19 Feb 13
