Nikki McVeigh

Heritage professional | PhD Researcher @UlsterUni | Committee @HeritageFundNI @GOHBelfast | Views my own.

[Nikki McVeigh @nikmcv]

What a journey the last 2.5 years with @nationaltrust have been!

From collections & houses, to developing approaches to heritage & climate, at special places across England, Wales & NI. Finishing up a great year with @NatTrustArch.

A short break now, before new challenges! 😀

[Dublin Civic Trust @dubcivictrust]

This is a newly granted Dublin project that caught our eye. Firstly, as it’s beside us on Ormond Quay Upper on the Liffey. But secondly, as it’s such a rare example of a well-considered, thoughtfully designed mixed-use refurbishment of a type once common in Dublin in the 000s 🧵

[Ulster Architectural Heritage @ulsterahs]

🔥Heritage in Flames🔥
UAH updates Fire Map as new incidents confirm escalating risk to Northern Ireland's built Heritage.
The fire at the Antrim Arms is not an isolated incident.
It follows a clear, repeated pattern:
Vacant → neglected → vulnerable → burnt. 🧵

[Twig & Heather @FortCottage]

A beautiful solstice sunset. Buncrana Inishowen Co Donegal #WildAtlanticWay

[Heritage Houses Of Ireland @heritage_houses]

On this, the shortest day, let us take a moment to celebrate the indigenous architecture that directly connects us with the incredible monuments of our distant past.
These humble little houses are irreplaceable, and surely worthy of inclusion in our solstice celebrations.

[Dublin Civic Trust @dubcivictrust]

As we prepare to close our doors for most of 2026, take the very last chance to visit 18 Ormond Quay Upper this Thursday 18 December for self-guided visits. From 1pm to 7.30pm enjoy the festive atmosphere of traditionally presented 1840s rooms with staff on hand for questions 🧵

[Dublin Civic Trust @dubcivictrust]

ANTIQUES & INTERIORS POP-UP SHOP @ 18 ORMOND QUAY UPPER

NOW OPEN for Christmas 2025 with a stunning collection of unique homewares

FESTIVE BROWSING NIGHT tonight Thursday 11 December, 5.30pm-7.30pm – all welcome for complimentary 🥂 + 🥧

Open daily 11.30am-6pm until 24 Dec.

[Colin Davidson @colin_davidson]

It has been a real honour to paint this new portrait of the legendary John Sheahan, the last surviving member of the definitive lineup of the iconic Irish band, the Dubliners. Thank you John for the privilege. 🙏

[The Irish News @irish_news]

"The history is gone."

A heritage group has called for greater protection of Northern Ireland’s buildings as a former unlisted mill in Dunmurry could be demolished following recent planning permission approval.

Permission was granted for plans to turn the former mill site on Upper Dunmurry lane into 32 apartments at a Belfast City Council (BCC) committee meeting last month.

Read more: https://t.co/8wndZLj42g

[Heritage Houses Of Ireland @heritage_houses]

Lisburn, County Antrim

Surviving two-storey thatched dwellings are rare in Ireland and to my knowledge this is the only one that adheres to the post-Famine trend whereby comfortable farmers increasingly constructed two-storey farmhouses with a formal window + door arrangement.

[Nikki McVeigh @nikmcv]

Great to see @HeritageFundUK supporting the development of Future Heritage Leaders! 💫

An opportunity those aged 18–30 to gain experience in heritage funding & governance by shadowing NLHF committees. Empowering the next generation of heritage leaders. https://t.co/U2ccdrEipM

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

The Hands-on Heritage Calendar Competition closes Friday 14th November! To enter just add somewhere you care about to our In Your Area map: https://t.co/29sAohCBMs

[Nikki McVeigh @nikmcv]

Colours of autumn! Beautiful today at Lough Achork @cuilcaghlakes 🍂🌿🍁

[WildAtlanticGweedore @Gweedore_WAWay]

Good morning from #gweedore #gaothdobhair

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

'Photographing Place' is on this Friday at 7! Join us for this free online event! https://t.co/OZTUiCEgRd

[The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI @HeritageFundNI]

Belfast Historic Waterfront is a new Heritage Place! 🎉
From the River Lagan to London’s fastest-evolving borough, our new #HeritagePlaces are: Barking & Dagenham; Belfast Historic Waterfront; Dudley; Orkney Islands; Tameside; and Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey (1/2)

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

📸Announcing the Hands-on Heritage Calendar Competition 📸 Your chance to see your photos of Ulster's built heritage showcased in our 2026 calendar. Sales will support the maintenance of In Your Area. Photos will be chosen by a panel of leading professional photographers.

[Twig & Heather @FortCottage]

Donegal sky just now. From Twig & Heather Cottage. Inishowen Co Donegal #WildAtlanticWay

[Hands-On Heritage NI @heritage_ni]

Hands-on Heritage is highlighting cinemas! Add a cinema near you to In Your Area, our growing collaborative map of local heritage: https://t.co/UvWDC2KzLo -or just explore!
Thanks to Rosie Hickey of the @StrandBelfast for this summary of cinema architecture in Ulster 🧵

[Nikki McVeigh @nikmcv]

A fine evening on Gola! ☀️🏝️🙌

[Save CQ @SaveCQBelfast]

What would a heritage-led and socially focused alternative to the Tribeca redevelopment look like?

Join our vice-chair Dr. Agustina Martire tomorrow at 5pm for a free walking tour of CQ to discuss the area’s recent decline & future potential.

https://t.co/VhONOei4c2