Heritage Week

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National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

With nearly 1300 events there's something for all ages and interests.

National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

One week nationwide celebrating Irelands natural, cultural and built heritage.

National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

Baby Owls.

National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

Thatcher Philip Doran demonstrates traditional thatching techniques.

National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

Celtic Drumming Workshop at Kilkenny Castle.

National Heritage Week 2010, 21st to 29th August

The ‘Wonderful Barn’, Celbridge, Co.Kildare. Awarded a conservation grant.

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Highlights

National Heritage Week For Kids Sample event listings for children this coming weekend
Whale Watch Ireland 2010 15 stunning locations around Ireland on Sunday 22nd August
Irish Walled Towns Day Celebrate Irelands historic medieval walled towns on Sunday 22nd August

European Heritage Days

Scotland Open Days Every weekend in September
Northern Ireland Heritage Open Days 11th and 12th of September
Englands Heritage Open Days Thursday 9 – Sunday 12 September

Thank You 2010 Event Organisers

A big thank you to all Event Organisers for doing such a great job last week.
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Only Three Days Left To Go!

This Weekend Explore Merrion Square Or Celebrate Irish Poetry
With Seamus Heaney & Colm Tobin At Tara
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Hidden Heritage Podcast Series

Take a break this Heritage Week with this great Hidden Heritage Podcast series produced especially to keep you entertained while mulling over which events to go to next!
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Bugs, frogs and climbing trees – get outdoors, this Saturday is WILD CHILD DAY!

When was the last time you or your kids climbed a tree, collected bugs or made a den in the garden? This Saturday is your cue as National Heritage Week kicks off with Wild Child Day (21st August).
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The Heritage Councils 2010 National Heritage Week TV AD

From Art to Archaeology theres so many things to do! Click on the link below to view…
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All News

COMPETITION TIME!! Enter the Wild Child Photo Comp and win a stay in an Irish Landmark Trust property or win a break away in Carton House with our Spirit of Ireland Competiton. Good luck!

Wild Child Photo Comp
Win a break in Carton House

Is it a moth? Is it a leaf? There are very few problems nature hasn't already solved. Click on the pic above and find out how industry is mimicking nature on September 7th!

Biomimicry: Emulating Natures Genius

Lend a hand and volunteer during National Heritage Week

Highlights

European Heritage Days

COMPETITION TIME!! Enter the Wild Child Photo Comp and win a stay in an Irish Landmark Trust property or win a break away in Carton House with our Spirit of Ireland Competiton. Good luck!

Biomimicry: Emulating Natures Genius

National Heritage Week Volunteer Programme