- How do I find out about events in my area?
You can find out about events in your area in the Heritage Week event guide which is distributed nationwide to tourist offices, OPW sites, county councils, heritage sites and various other national cultural institutions. You can also find out about events in your area through our event search page here or by contacting your local Heritage Officer.
- Is Heritage Week promoted nationally?
Yes, The Heritage Council promotes Heritage Week nationally via an integrated TV, Radio, Press and PR campaign.
- Where will I be able to find the Heritage Week event guide?
- Tourist offices, OPW sites, county councils, heritage sites and various other national cultural institutions.
- How can my community benefit from organising an event during Heritage Week?
This year, more than ever, we need to remind ourselves of the great resources that we have on our doorsteps and Heritage Week provides a great opportunity to learn new skills, make contacts and engage with your local heritage. The week offers new ideas, enjoyment and an important educational opportunity.
In addition cultural heritage is the foundation of Ireland’s tourism industry. Heritage Week is a fantastic opportunity for communities to showcase the natural and cultural heritage in their area, attract visitors and raise revenue for their town or village.
- What should I do if the event I organise has to be cancelled?
If you have no option but to cancel your event please ensure you notify Rebecca Reynolds in The Heritage Council as early as possible and make every effort to notify your local community through as many means as are available to you.
- How do I provide feedback regarding an event I attended during Heritage Week?
- You can provide feedback through this website by clicking here
- What kind of events are suitable to organise for Heritage Week?
All sorts of events can be organised for Heritage Week. The length and breadth of the heritage spectrum is covered throughout the week with events arranged covering all areas of interest such as Archaeology, Archives, Coastal & Marine, Folklore (Music/Dance/Storytelling/Poetry), Forests & Woodlands, Genealogy, Geology, Historic Buildings, Gardens & Parks, Inland Waterways, Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands, Landscapes, Living History (Re-enactments/Displays), Local History, Military, Museums, Galleries and Historic Collections, Sport, Traditional Skills, Transport, Walled Towns, Wildlife and Childrens events.
Activities range from fairs, night-time bat walks, wildlife tours and lectures to music recitals, historical re-enactments, and outdoor activities. Many heritage sites and stately homes offer free admission or special concessions.
- Can anyone organise an event for Heritage Week?
Yes, any organisation, individual, business, or community group can organise an event for Heritage Week.
- Are all Heritage Week events free?
- Many Heritage Week events are free of charge and The Heritage Council encourages event organisers to run free events during the week as much as possible. Where it is not possible to hold a free event discounted/concession rates should apply as much as possible during the week.
- How can I register an event for Heritage Week?
Registering an event for Heritage Week couldn’t be easier. Just click here to complete the online registration form or alternatively contact Rebecca Reynolds in The Heritage Council if you are unable to complete the online registration process.
- How can I promote my event within my community?
There are lots of ways you can promote your event within your community. These include posters, local radio, local press, and simply by spreading the word.
- How do I organise insurance for an event?
- The Heritage Council is not responsible for providing insurance cover for Heritage Week events. Any event open to the public should be covered by public liability insurance. General insurance enquiries can be directed to the Insurance Information Service, 39 Molesworth St, Dublin 2 ph: 01 676 1914.
- Who organises Heritage Week?
The Heritage Council coordinates and promotes Heritage Week nationally and many organisations and individuals take part in Heritage Week by organising events around the country. The Heritage Council first began coordinating the week in 2005 and since then the week has gone from strength to strength. In 2008 nearly 1100 unique events were organised throughout the country compared with 500 in 2005.
- What is the deadline for event registration for Heritage Week 2009?
Event Guide - 31st of May: The deadline for event registration for inclusion in the Heritage Week event guide which is distributed nationwide to tourist offices, county councils, OPW sites and various other national and cultural institutions is the 31st of May.
Online Listings - 14th of August: The deadline for registering an event for online listing is the 14th of August.
- Who should I contact if I require further information about Heritage Week?
- Should you require further information please contact Rebecca Reynolds at The Heritage Council on 056 7770777.
- What is Heritage Week?
Heritage Week is a week long celebration of who we are and where we’ve come from. The main aim of Heritage Week is to promote awareness of our built natural and cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation. Heritage Week is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union. In Ireland Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council with support from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. This is the 19th year of Heritage Week which up until 2005 was coordinated by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The Heritage Council took over the coordination of the week in 2005.
- When will the Heritage Week event guide be available?
The Heritage Week event guide will be on shelves at the end of July