Exciting Events as Gaeilge!

15 Lúnasa 2024

With National Heritage Week fast approaching we have compiled a list that is brimming with exciting events as Gaeilge!

There is still time to register for both online (27th of August) and physical (23rd of August) events! Here are five Irish Language events you won't want to miss:

1. "Gaeilgeoirí Cois laoi" talk and music

Irish language/culture group "Gaeilgeoirí Cois laoi" will host a special Heritage week event in Clayton Hotel on Monday 19th August. Resident historian Ruaidhrí Ó Donnbháin will talk on the life and times of Father Francis Browne (1880-1960) born at Buxton House, Sundays Well, distinguished Irish Jesuit and prolific photographer.

Date: 19 August
Location: Messini Suite, Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Co. Cork City
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2. Bilingual Tours (Irish and English) of the Rock of Cashel

Join Mairéad, Sinéad and Pádraig for a bilingual guided tour (English and Irish) of the Rock of Cashel during Heritage Week.
Bigí linn ar thuras treoraithe dátheangach le Mairéad, Sinéad agus Pádraig ar Charraig Phádraig le linn seachtain na hoidhreachta.

Date: 22 - 23 August 2024
Location: Rock of Cashel, Moor Lane, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, E25KX44.
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3. Film Screening: Secret of Kells

Discover the beautifully animated story of a young monk in medieval Ireland who embarks on a perilous quest to help complete an ancient but unfinished book.

Date: 22 August
Location: Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 AD92
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4. Plein Eire exhibition by Gaeltacht Thiar Thír Chonaill Painters

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Donegal through the eyes of local artists. The Gaeltacht Thír Chonaill artists invite you to their Plein Eire exhibition, showcasing a year's worth of captivating landscapes captured in every season and weather.

Date: 19, 21, & 23 August
Location: Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, Na Doire Beaga,, Gaoth Dobhair, F92PT38, Co. Donegal
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5. Walking Tour of Castleshane Forest and Estate

Bilingual Walking Tour of Castleshane Forest and Estate incorporating the history and heritage of the ruins of Castleshane House, Waterfall, Place-names, Flora and Fauna. Fáilte roimh chách. Turas Saor in Aisce. Refreshments served.

Date: 25 August
Location: Castleshane Forest, Castleshane, H18 C863, Co. Monaghan
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Plan your week and explore these enriching events that celebrate the rich heritage of Ireland. For more details and to register, visit Heritage Week Event Listings. Don’t forget to use the hashtags to be a part of the online conversation when promoting your event!

#HeritageWeek2024 #ConnectionsRoutesandNetworks #SeachtainOidhreachta2024

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National Heritage Week Awards 2026 - Winners and Runners-up Announced

The National Heritage Week Awards 2026 ceremony took place on Thursday, 29 October 2026, celebrating the individuals, community groups and organisations whose outstanding events helped showcase and protect Ireland's built, natural and cultural heritage.

The 2026 Awards recognise the most engaging and inspiring events from National Heritage Week 2026. Over the course of nine days from 15–23 August, communities across Ireland came together to celebrate local heritage through walks, talks, workshops, exhibitions, performances and family events. This year's theme, Heritage at Risk, encouraged people to explore and protect the places, traditions, skills and stories that form an important part of our shared heritage.

National Heritage Week 2026 Heritage Hero Announced

The Heritage Council is delighted to share that the 2026 National Heritage Week Heritage Hero has been awarded to Gearóid O'Brien for his lifelong dedication to preserving, promoting and celebrating the heritage of Athlone and Ireland.

The Heritage Hero award honours an individual or organisation that has made an outstanding, long-term contribution to the protection and promotion of Ireland's heritage. Unlike the other categories, this award is based solely on public nominations and is considered a lifetime achievement award.

Craobhiomaitheoirí Náisiúnta na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta 2026 á bhFógairt

Aithnítear i nGradaim na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta obair eagraithe imeachtaí na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta ó thaobh imeachtaí a chruthú agus a chur ar siúl ina gceiliúrtar ár n-oidhreacht thógtha, nádúrtha agus chultúrtha.

Saothraíonn eagraithe imeachtaí ó áiteanna ar fud na hÉireann a bpaisean agus a saineolas gach bliain le heispéiris nach ligfear i ndearmad agus spreagúla a chruthú don phobal i rith na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta. Déanann na gradaim seo ceiliúradh ar chruthaitheacht, ar dhúthracht agus ar dhíograis na bpobal, na n-eagraíochtaí agus na ndaoine aonair a oibríonn chun ár n-oidhreacht a chur in iúl do dhaoine eile agus í a chaomhnú.

Tá gliondar croí orainn na himeachtaí a cuireadh ar an ngearrliosta a fhógairt i measc roinnt catagóirí gradaim, a léiríonn gach ceann díobh rannchuidiú as cuimse le hoidhreacht na hÉireann.

Fógrófar buaiteoirí na gcatagóirí uile ag searmanas bronnta Ghradaim na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta an 29 Deireadh Fómhair 2026.

Seo a leanas na catagóirí agus na himeachtaí a cuireadh ar an ngearrliosta don bhliain 2026: