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National Heritage Week TV & Radio Campaign

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Check out our colourful television ad below and keep your eyes and ears open for the ad which airs from Friday 12th until Friday 26th on RTE 1 and 2 and RTE Radio 1, Lyric FM and Newstalk.

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Volunteers Wanted For National Heritage Week

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Are you interested in championing your local heritage? Are you armed with local knowledge, like dealing with the general public and would like to contribute to your local tourism industry? If your answer is yes then we’d like to hear from you. We are looking for volunteers help promote National Heritage Week in Tourist Information Offices all around the country between the 18th and 28th of August.

If this if of interest to you then email your name, address, mobile phone number and availability during the day to Rebecca Reynolds at heritageweek@heritagecouncil.ie no later than 5pm on the 12th of August.

For additional volunteering opportunities during National Heritage Week click here

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NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2011 SET TO BE BIGGEST YET WITH OVER 1300 EVENTS

Monday, July 25th, 2011

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Week to celebrate old Irish tradition of storytelling

Monday 25^th July: National Heritage Week 2011 looks set to be the biggest yet with over 1300 events due to take place nationwide from Saturday 20^th – Sunday 28^th August and we are still counting! This year will see the old Irish tradition of storytelling being celebrated as the first day of National Heritage Week (Saturday 20^th August) designated National Tell Tale Day. Whilst Heritage Week in itself tells the rich and diverse story of our Heritage over 100 specific storytelling themed events for children and adults will take place across the country during the week.

Speaking about the week, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan T.D. said, “the range of events taking place during National Heritage Week demonstrates the diversity of our heritage that is very much part of us both individually and as a nation. We must never take our heritage for granted; our heritage can play a central role in shaping and contributing to the future of Ireland. Now, more than ever before the employment it provides and the opportunities it presents for sustainable economic development are being recognised by all sectors of society. This year there is a nine-day programme of nationwide activities scheduled for National Heritage Week. I am very much looking forward to participating in many of the events taking place across the country during Heritage week. It is fantastic to see Ireland embracing the opportunity to promote and celebrate our uniquely Irish heritage”.

National Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council, the agency tasked with identifying, protecting, preserving and enhancing Ireland’s national heritage. Speaking at the launch Michael Starrett, CEO of the Heritage Council said, “the diversity of events taking place during National Heritage Week is what makes it unique. When the Heritage Council first took over the running of National Heritage Week in 2005 there were just 500 events taking place during the week. Today the week is over double the size and this is a direct result of the increasing levels of community involvement we are seeing nationwide, in particular among volunteer groups. Last year, over 370,000 people attended events throughout the week, with over 1300 events already registered for 2011 we expect this year to be the biggest National Heritage Week to date”.

The majority of events throughout the week are FREE to attend and there is something for everyone…You can catch a glance of the bats of Killaloe, trace your ancestors in County Cork, hear the untold stories of Huntington Castle in Carlow, explore lightkeepers’ houses along the coast, see a medieval weapons display in County Donegal, hear author Tom McCaughren read from his award winning fox books in the National Library, listen to a traditional music session with Mick O’Brien & family in the Botanical Gardens Glasnevin, tour the tower and ringing room of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, hear the tales of the famous White Mice of the Casino Mario, view a classical dingy boat race in Dun Laoghaire, make your very own wrenboy costume and hat in Fermanagh, bring your teddy for a picnic at Connemara National Park, dig up some bones at an archaeological dig for children in Tralee, attend demonstrations of making stained glass and stone cutting in Kilkenny, take an evening chorus walk on Abbeyleix Bog, listen to stories of the sea in Waterford, attend a poetry reading by Paul Muldoon in Carrick-on-Shannon, bring your precious treasures to a conservation workshop and tell the story of your keepsakes in Ballina, explore the mystery of Tara in Meath, follow Obama’s tour of Offaly, take a guided tour of Coopershill House in Sligo, hear the tale of the wicked Earl in Mullingar and take part in a traditional boat building workshop in Wexford.

Ireland’s heritage is a key attraction for overseas visitors each year. Recognising the opportunity to engage with tourists while they are here on holidays, the Heritage Council has developed a County Ambassador Volunteer Programme to run during National Heritage Week. Recruited volunteers will become County Ambassadors, located in the local Tourism Information Office for the week. Their role will be to provide tourists with information on what is happening in the local area as part of National Heritage Week. Training and support will be provided to by the Council and Fáilte Ireland to all volunteers. To find out more or get involved log on to www.heritageweek.ie

50,000 copies of the National Heritage Week Event Guide, launched today are now available free throughout the country in Fáilte Ireland Tourist Offices, Libraries, OPW Sites, Bus Eireann Stations, County Council Offices etc. Complete event listings are also available on the National Heritage Week website, www.heritageweek.ie

For updates on events throughout the week, log on to www.heritageweek.ie or follow us on Twitter @heritageweek or the Heritage Week Facebook page.

ENDS

Further information:

Michelle Tritschler, MKC Communications, 01 7038604 / 086 3846630

Isabell Smyth, Heritage Council Communications Manager, 087 9676889

Note to Editor:

The Heritage Council is the statutory body charged with identifying, protecting, preserving and enhancing Ireland’s national heritage. National heritage includes Monuments, Archaeological objects, Heritage objects, Architectural heritage, Flora, Fauna, Wildlife habitats, Landscapes, Seascapes, Wrecks, Geology, Heritage gardens and parks, and Inland waterways.

Established under the Heritage Act 1995, and operating under the aegis of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the Heritage Council provides advice to the Minister, and partners and networks with Local Authorities and a wide range of other organisations and individuals to promote Ireland’s heritage.

National Heritage Week is co-ordinated in Ireland by the Heritage Council in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and is part of European Heritage Days, which is celebrated in over 49 countries across Europe.

A snapshot of some of the events taking place during National Heritage Week 2011:

Clare – Bat Walk (Free), 25^th August 21:00 – 22:30. Between-the-waters Car Park, Killaloe, Clare. A chance to see and hear bats with a guided stroll around Killaloe. Weather dependant. Bring a torch! Event Organizer: Clare Bat Group, David Lyons, clarebatgroup@gmail.com, 087 2867079.
Cork – Ancestry Search: One-to-One (Free), 22^nd- 26^th August 15:00–16:30. Cork County library, Reference & Local Studies Cork County library Carrigrohane Road Cork, Cork-City. A one-to-one family history session designed to help you begin your researching or assist with problems you have encountered. Pre booking essential. Event Organizer: Cork County Library, Richard Forrest, richard.forrest@corkcoco.ie, 021 4285645.
Carlow – Hidden History Story Telling: The People And Stories Of Huntington Castle, (Free), 20^th August 14:00 – 18:00. Huntington Castle (NOTE: Stories trail starts in Castle Courtyard), Clonegal, Hear the untold stories of Huntington Castle – about the way of life, people and ghosts which make up the fascinating history of this hidden gem. Garden tours also available as well as gift shop and tea room – free parking for cars and coaches available. Event Organizer: Huntington Castle and Gardens, Alex Durdin-Robertson, info@huntingtoncastle.com, 05393 77160.
Clare – Open Day At Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House (Free), 28^th August 10:00 – 16:00. Loop Head Lightkeepers’ House, Kilbaha, Clare. The Irish Landmark Trust rescues and restores Ireland’s built heritage. Come and experience an authentically restored C19th lightkeepers’ house. Self-guided tour of this restored property now available as a holiday home. Child supervision is required due to coastal location. Event Organizer: The Irish Landmark Trust, Caroline Crowley, caroline@irishlandmark.com, 01 6704733.
Cork – Open Day At Galley Head Lightkeepers’ Houses (Free), 28^th August 10:00 – 16:00. Galley Head Lightkeepers’ Houses, Clonakilty, Cork-County. The Irish Landmark Trust rescues and restores Ireland’s built heritage. Come and experience two authentically restored C19th lightkeepers’ houses. Self-guided tour of these restored properties now available as holiday homes. Child supervision is required due to coastal location. Event Organizer: The Irish Landmark Trust, Caroline Crowley, caroline@irishlandmark.com, 01 6704733.
Donegal – Medieval Weapons and Medieval Magic Displays (Free), 28^th August 14:00 – 17:00. Donegal Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Medieval weaponry display, talk and magic show. Event Organizer: Donegal Castle, Sean McLoone, donegalcastle@opw.ie, 074 9722405.
Dublin – Concert ‘Traditional Irish Music In The Gardens With Mick O’Brien, Family & Friends’ (Free), 28^th August 15:00 – 17:00. National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. Mick O’Brien and his entourage will play a selection of music on banjo, fiddle, harp, uilleann pipes and whistle. This ’seisiún’ will be held outdoors weather permitting. Event Organizer: National Botanic Garden, Felicity Gaffney, botanicgardens@opw.ie, 01 8570909.
Dublin – Reading With Author Tom McCaughren (Free) 20^th August 12:00 – 13:00 National Library of Ireland. Author Tom McCaughren reads from his award winning fox books including Run with the Wind and Run Swift, Run Free. Suitable for children 9 – 12 years. Admission is free but booking is required. To book please call 01 603 0317. Event Organiser: National Library Of Ireland, Sarah O`Connor, Email: soconnor@nli.ie Telephone: 01 603 0317.
Dublin – Tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral tower and ringing room, (Free) 22^nd – 26^th August 16.00 – 16.45. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8. Not suitable for those afraid of heights or confined spaces. Event Organiser: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Andrew Smith, Email: education@stpatrickscathedral.ie, Telephone: 01 4539472
Dublin – The Casino Tails of Marino Mice with the 18th century Mouse Master (Free) 3-4.30 pm. Casino Marino, Cherrymount Crescent, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3. Join an exciting tour with the18th century Mouse Master to hear the story of the famous White Mice of the Casino Marino. Event Organiser: Michael Doyle. Email: casinomarino@opw.ie, Telephone: 01-8331618.
Dublin – Yacht Racing In Classic Dinghies for ‘The Jacqueline Trophy’ (Free), 22^nd August 18:45 – 20:00. Dun Laoghaire Harbour- race can be viewed from West and East piers. Water Wags are classic wooden boats designed in Kingstown ( Dun Laoghaire) by Maimie Doyle in 1900. Event Organizer: The Water Wags, Vincent Delany, vdelany@rkd.ie, 0868575374.
Fermanagh – Mad Hatter Days (Free), 24^th and 25^th August 10:00 – 16:00. Aughakillymaude Mummer’s Centre, Knockninny Rock, Derrylin, BT 929 JT, Fermanagh. Enjoy Ireland’s permanent exhibition on mumming, strawboy and wrenboy costumes. Join strawcrafts men in making the iconic straw hats, masks and skirts. Event Organizer: The Mummers Foundation, jim.ledwith@btconnect.com, 0044 797 107 5955.
Galway – Teddy Bears Picnic (Free), 20^th and 27^th August 14:00 – 16:00. Connemara National Park, Letterfrack. Bring along your teddy, a light lunch, coat and wellies and join in the fun in the park. Booking essential. Event Organizer: Connemara National Park, Siobhan Geoghegan Krone, siobhan.geoghegan@environ.ie, 095 41323 / 41054.
Kerry – Bone Investigators: An Archaeological Dig for Children! (Free), 20^th – 26^th August 10:00 – 16:00. Kerry County Museum, Ashe Memorial Hall, Denny Street, Tralee. Dig up a skeleton and investigate a medieval murder. A fascinating dig-workshop with our bone archaeologist! Suitable for children of all ages. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Event Organizer: Kerry County Museum, education@kerrymuseum.ie, 066 7127777.
Kilkenny – Demonstration on Making Stained Glass (Free), 27^th August 10:30 – 12:00. Workshop of Joe Sheridan, Newtown, Kells. Demonstration on the making of stained glass. Event Organizer: Callan Heritage Societ, Philip Lynch, joekennedy@esatclear.ie, 056 7725309.
Kilkenny – Demonstration of Stone Cutting (normal admission rates), Wednesday 24^th August, 10am – 3pm. Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Demonstration of stone cutting in the grounds of the 12th century Cistercian monastery renowned for its stone carving.. Booking essential. Event Organiser: Jerpoint Abbey OPW. Email: jerpointabbey@opw.ie, Telephone: 056 7724623.
Laois – Evening Chorus Walk on the Bog (Free) Wednesday 24^th August 645pm – 945pm. Abbeyleix Bog, Killamuck, Abbeyleix. Walk led by Dr Mark McCorry, to hear & learn the songs & calls of the birds on Abbeyleix bog. Meet at Abbeyleix Manor Hotel Car Park. Walk will go off the beaten track, suitable footwear required. Event Organiser: Abbeyleix Bog Committee, Clare Coffey. Email: clarecoffey@eircom.net, Telephone: 087 2817183.
Waterford – Stories From The Sea (Free) Thursday 25^th August 8-10pm. Sea Safety Centre, Boatstrand. An evening of storytelling with a sea faring theme. Light Refreshment provided. Event Organiser: Copper Coast Geopark, Tina Keating, Email: tinakea@eircom.net, Telephone: 087 6552256.
Leitrim – Reading By Alice Lyons (Free) Saturday 27^th August 1 – 2pm. The Dock, St George’s Terrace, Carrick on Shannon. Alice Lyons poet and visual arts curator at The Dock will read from Paul Muldoons work prior to his reading in the gallery. Event Organiser Paul Cunningham, Email: pcunningham@leitrimcoco.ie, Telephone: 071 9650828.
Mayo – Treasure your Treasures Conservation Workshop, Talks and Instruction (Free) Saturday 20^th August 12-3pm. Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina Library, Pearse Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Come along with your stories and precious objects and meet with conservators, historians and archivists. There will also be an open mic session for story telling of your keepsakes, your connection to your home place and your county. Meet conservator Benjamin Van der Wetering of the Ox Bindery, Archivist Killian Downing, International expert Vincent Virga and Historian Sinead McCoole. Event Organiser: Mayo County Council – Jackie Clarke Collection, Sinead McCoole, Email: smccoole@mayococo.ie, Telephone: 096 70833.
Meath – Mystery Tour of Tara (Free) Wednesday 24^th August 7-9pm. Hill of Tara. Outdoor walking tour exploring archaeological interpretation, anthropology, folklore and legends with a metaphysical flavour exploring the mystery of Tara. Please wear suitable shoes and clothing. Meet at the entrance gate onto the Hill. Event Organiser: Native Spirit Tours, Nora Judge, Email: nora@taracelebrations.org, Telephone: 085 1261154.
Sligo – Coopershill 1774 (Free) Tuesday 23^rd August 1- 3pm. Coopershill House, Riverstown. A guided tour of Coopershill, an 18th century Manor House, now one of Ireland’s finest Country House Hotels. Suitable for well behaved children. Event Organiser: Coopershill House, Simon O`Hara, Email: ohara@coopershill.com, Telephone: 071 9165108.
Westmeath – The Tale of the Wicked Earl (Free) Saturday 20^th August 2-4pm. Belvedere House Gardens and Park, Mullingar. Hear the Tale of The Wicked Earl, Robert Rochfort who imprisoned his young wife Mary Molesworth for 31 years for an alleged infidelity. A guided tour by Bartle D’Arcy Belvedere General Manager, explaining the series of tragic events that shaped the destiny of the estate forever. Event Organiser: Belvedere House Gardens & Park, Bartle D’Arcy, Email: bdarcy@westmeathcoco.ie, Telephone: 044 9349060.
Wexford – Traditional Boat Building Workshop (Free) Saturday 27^th August 2.30 – 5.30. Boat Building Shed, Seaview House, Hantoon Rd., Maudlintown, Wexford. A hands on workshop in how to build a Wexford Cot, a traditional wooden clinker built boat. Including: hands on experience, videos of boats being built and a demonstration of sailing. Very suitable for children. Event Organiser: Southend Family Resource Centre, Murt Flynn, Email: southend1@eircom.net, Telephone: 053 9126027

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The Search For Spanish Armada Gold!

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

The Indiana Jones version of Archaeology meets real life!

http://www.heritageweek.ie/index.php/press-centre/hidden-heritage-national-heritage-week-podcast-series/

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Volunteers Wanted!

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

The Glebe House and Gallery in Churchill, Letterkenny Co. Donegal are looking for volunteers. For full info and contact details click here

If you’re an event organiser and are in need of volunteers then let us know and we’ll post your info and help spread the word. Click here for details of our Volunteer Programme.

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Over 1200 Events Already Registered For 2011!

Friday, February 11th, 2011

People all over Ireland are being encouraged by the Heritage Council to get involved in National Heritage Week by organising an event in their community. National Heritage Week 2011 takes place nationwide from 20^th – 28^th August. Online registration is now open and events can be registered anytime right up until the week for online listings.

Pick up a copy of the free National Heritage Week Event Guide from mid-July. It will be available in Libraries, Fáilte Ireland Tourist Offices, OPW sites and Heritage Centres nationwide.

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Ireland’s Heritage Sector Decimated by Punitive Cuts

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Punitive cuts, announced in last Tuesday’s Budget, will decimate the heritage sector and close many small enterprises that are dependent on it.

Click here to read the Heritage Councils full press release issued on Monday 13th December.

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National Heritage Week Event Award Winners

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

CARLINGFORD HERITAGE TRUST WINS AWARDS FOR BEST OVERALL EVENT DURING NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK 2010

14^th October 2010: A medieval challenge which saw members of the public live as a medieval family from 1210 in Taaffe’s Castle, Carlingford which was organised by Carlingford Heritage Trust has won the top award for Best Overall Event during National Heritage Week 2010. The event also won the award for Most Innovative Event.

Check out more pics from all our winning events here

The inaugural National Heritage Week Event Awards are organised by the Heritage Council, coordinators of National Heritage Week.

Speaking about the winners, Michael Starrett, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council said, “these awards are an opportunity for National Heritage Week Event Organisers to be recognised for the tremendous work they do in organising and running events which increase the educational and heritage value of the week. This year was the most successful National Heritage Week to date with over 700 organisations and individuals organising over 1300 events nationwide. The week would simply not take place without the dedication and commitment of these people and we are delighted to recognise their achievements”.

The judging committee identified the Medieval Challenge organised by Carlingford Heritage Trust as a clear winner for the Most Innovative Event and Best Overall Event. The committee felt that the Medieval Challenge held to celebrate the 800 years of heritage in Carlingford captured the imagination of young and old, both locally and nationally. The event attracted significant attention, with approximately 8000 visitors over a seven-day period. The event was designed to educate locals and visitors alike about the daily lives of people during the medieval period. People could interact with the medieval family as they went about their daily routine in the medieval village which was created for the week. Other Award Winners included;

Best Event Organised by a Community Group / ENGO / Individual – Guided Walks & Wall Building Course at Rinn Duin organised by St. John’s Parish Heritage Group, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. St. John’s Parish Heritage Group held an Irish Walled Town Heritage Day on Sunday 22^nd August 2010 as part of National Heritage Week. Highlights included clay pipe making demonstrations, costumed guides throughout the medieval trail at Rinn Duin, and demonstrations and workshops by the Irish Field Archery Associations.
Best Children’s Event (under 12’s) – Medieval Madness at Aughnanure Castle organised by the OPW, Aughnanure Castle, Oughterard, Co. Galway. This event encompassed several children’s events and activities based around a medieval theme, with the main event being a children’s medieval tournament to find a Chieftain and Pirate Queen of the Castle. Running races, fancy dress, tug of war and a historical quest were all completed as part of the tournament. Archery and fencing workshops also took place for the young warrior to perfect their skills and experience the training regime of a real medieval warrior.
Best Interactive Event – Water Open Day organised by Lifetime Lab, Lee Road, Cork. This event which explored the positive impact of water as a heritage resource and highlighted its role across areas such as recreation, culture, engineering, employment, health, tourism etc. The event was free to the public and an estimated 800 visitors took part. Outdoor activities included birds of prey displays, giant bubble making, launching water rockets and creating a giant wall hanging. Indoor activities included looking at how hydro power and geo thermal works, looking at the science of water and how water treatment works before we drink it.
Best Innovative Event – Medieval Challenge, Taaffe’s Castle organised by Carlingford Heritage Trust, Co. Louth
Best Overall Event – Medieval Challenge, Taaffe’s Castle organised by Carlingford Heritage Trust, Co. Louth

“Congratulations to each of the winners on their fantastic events. These awards are recognition for the time and effort Event Organisers nationwide put into running events throughout Heritage Week. For all those planning events for next year, the dates for National Heritage Week 2011 have now been set for 20^th – 28^th August 2011. To keep up to date on all plans for next year, log on to www.heritageweek.ie or follow us on Facebook and Twitter”, added Mr. Starrett.

ENDS

Note to Editor:

Established under the Heritage Act 1995, and operating under the aegis of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, the Heritage Council provides advice to the Minister, and partners and networks with Local Authorities and a wide range of other organisations and individuals to promote Ireland’s heritage.

Carlingford is very unique in its built heritage for a town of its size and has been described as a virtual outdoor museum of Medieval Ireland. Carlingford & The Cooley Peninsula won Irelands European Destination of Excellence under Intangible Heritage in 2008.

Further information:

Rebecca Reynolds, National Heritage Week Coordinator, 056 7770777 / 086 1719467

Michelle Guinan, MKC Communications 01 738604 / 086 3846630

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Winners Of National Heritage Week Photo Competition

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

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Friday 24^th September: A striking image of a common shore crab by John Gorman from Monaleen, Co. Limerick has won the top honors in the 2010 National Heritage Week Photography Competition, announced today by the Heritage Council coordinators of the week.

Speaking about the competition, Head of the Judging Committee, Wildlife Expert and RTE presenter Eanna Ní Lamhna said “To celebrate 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity the theme for this years photo competition was Wild Child, encouraging people to get outdoors and connect with nature during National Heritage Week. The competition has been a great success with over 1000 entries. We were delighted to see such an incredible array of images that really captured the variety of nature and beauty of our surroundings”.

The photo entitled “Crab & Blue Bucket” which won the Adult Category (21+) was taken by Limerick man John Gorman on Ballinskelligs beach in County Kerry. The judging committee felt that the image of the crab captured a typical Irish seaside and demonstrated great texture, movement and personality.

Winner of the Youth Category (Youth 13-20 years) was Ciara McCabe aged 17from Co. Sligo with her image “Damselfly on a finger”. The judging committee felt Ciara’s shot of a Damselfly delicately balancing on someone’s finger portrayed the relationship of trust and comfort between the human and the fly, demonstrating the biodiversity of the human race.

Winner of the Junior Category (7-12 years) was Sofia Fox, aged 7 from Dublin for her image “Girl with lily pond leaf & snail”. This photo of Sofia’s sister Eleanor Fox, aged 8 ½ was chosen by the judges for portraying the genuine glee and slight trepidation of the child as she discovers the wildlife hiding under the leaf.

Speaking about the competition, Michael Starrett, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council said, “A big thank you to our judging committee who have spent a lot of time going through all of the entries we received. It is fantastic to see the enthusiasm and passion for wildlife and the outdoors expressed through these images. 2010 was the most successful National Heritage Week to date with over 1300 events taking place and a significant rise in attendance figures reported nationwide.

We are delighted to announce that the dates for National Heritage Week 2011 have been set for the 20^th – 28^th August 2011. To get updates on all of our plans for next year, log on to www.heritageweek.ie or follow us on Facebook and Twitter”, added Mr. Starrett.

Prizes are divided among the three categories. The top prize in the adult category of a €500 voucher kindly provided by the Irish Landmark Trust to stay in one of their unique and beautiful properties is sure to be of interest for anyone planning a staycation or a short break! Additional prizes include a, €150 One4All gift voucher, €75 One4All gift voucher, €55 euro Family Heritage Card, €40 Easons vouchers and €30 Easons vouchers.

Adult Category:

Winner – John Gorman from Monaleen, Co. Limerick “Crab and Blue Bucket”

Runners Up – John Gorman from Monaleen, Co. Limerick “Family having picnic along seaside road” and Natalie Byrne from “Birds on a Wire”

Youth Category:

Winner – Ciara McCabe from Knocknarea, Co. Sligo “Damselfly on a finger”

Runners Up – Mona Kapinga from Dundalk, Co. Louth “Woodland Scene” and Michelle McCabe from Knocknarea, Co. Sligo “Butterfly on a buddleia”

Junior Category:

Winner – Sofia Fox, aged 7 from Richmond Cottages, Dublin “Girl with Lily pond leaf & snails”

Runners Up – Paul Gunnarson, aged 11, Co. Cork, “Boys & wasps nest” and Padraig Clinton aged 11 from Dunshauglin, Co. Meath “Insect on a pink flower”

ENDS

Adult Winner: By John Gorman, Co. Limerick

Adult Runner Up No. 1: By John Gorman, Co. Limerick

Adult Runner Up No. 2: Birds on a Wire By Natalie Byrne, Dublin

Youth Winner: Ciara McCabe, Co. Sligo

Youth Runner Up No.1: By Mona Kapinga, Co. Louth

Youth Runner Up No. 2: By Michelle McCabe, County Sligo

Junior Winner: Taken By Sofia Fox Aged 7 Years, Dublin.

Junior Runner Up No 1:Taken by Paul Gunnarson, Aged 11 from Co. Cork

Junior Runner Up No 2: Taken by Padraig Clinton Age 11 years

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Thank You 2010 Event Organisers

Monday, August 30th, 2010

A big thank you to all Event Organisers for doing such a great job last week. By all accounts the week was a great success with most organisers reporting an increase in attendance. Without your enthusiasm and participation the week couldn’t be the success it is. Here’s to even more success for National Heritage Week 2011 which will run from the 20th to the 28th August. There are lots of pics from this years events on the National Heritage Week facebook page. If you want to share images from your event just upload them to the facebook page or email them to heritageweek@heritagecouncil.ie

Last but not least we always love to hear your feedback so don’t forget to tell us what you think and fill out a very brief survey about the week here.

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