Only 2 weeks left to apply for our Architectural Conservation & Original Drawing Awards sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance Office (Ireland)

Previous category one winners include The Shelbourne Hotel, Derry-Londonderry Guildhall, 3 Henrietta St , and Riverstown House.

For more info igs.ie/education/awar…

Bursaries are available for the Vernacular Architecture Group's conference in Ulster on 11-15 June and we're still accepting applications but do be quick if you're interested - info at vag.org.uk/conferences.htm. Ulster Architectural Heritage Ulster Folk Museum Architecture at Ulster Traditional Building Skills NI Heritage Houses Of Ireland

We want to thank all involved in the Heritage Angel Awards this year. Without you, we couldn't have made this amazing event happen.

We had a blast on Wednesday night. Next week, we will share some of the official photographs from the ceremony.

Until then, have a Happy Easter!

That’s a wrap for tonight, thanks to all our wonderful winners and nominees, and everybody watching in person and online at home!

Until next time!

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To round up the awards for tonight, Marcus Patton presents the lifetime achievement award to:

Dawson Stelfox!

He receives the award to a standing ovation here at the Braid

The winner of the public vote, presented by Anne Sykes of The Irish News, is …

The Court House, Bangor!

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6️⃣ The sixth award, presented by Joe Mahon Westway Film Productions, goes to:

The Archaeology and History of 10 High St Carrickfergus

For Best Research or Interpretation of a Historic Building or Place

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The fourth award, presented by Barry Nielson CEO of CITBNI, Goes to:

Bernard Cunningham!

For Best Craftsperson or Apprentice on a Heritage Project

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4️⃣ The fourth award, presented by Patricia Corbett of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Goes to:

Primark, The Bank Buildings, Belfast!

For Best Major Regeneration of a Historic Building - Over £1m

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3️⃣ The third award, presented by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council mayor Gerardine Mulvenna, Goes to:

Fermanagh’s Vernacular Heritage and Social History!

For Best Contribution to a Heritage Project by Young People

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We’re now being treated to the wonderful ‘Window Seat’ by Brigid Anthony Toner

The song commemorates Austins Department Store in Derry

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2️⃣ The second award, presented by Helen Mark of BBC Radio 4, Goes to:

Roy McKeown, Raceview Mill, Broughshane!

For Best Rescue of an Historic Building - Under £1M

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1️⃣ The first award, presented by Paul Price, Director of the Historic Environment Division, Goes to:

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane!

For Best Maintenance of a Historic Building

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The 2024 awards are kicked off by Ulster Architectural Heritage chairman David Johnston and Wendy Austin MBE

There is still time to join our livestream 👇
youtube.com/live/AeS-V8cy0…

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The stage is set for the Heritage Angel Awards here at the Braid, Ballymena!

Tune into our livestream from 7pm to cheer on your favourite heritage projects👇
youtube.com/watch?v=AeS-V8…

Keep an eye on our Twitter and Instagram pages for updates from the event!

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