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Heritage Open Doors: Unique Properties Opening Their Doors for National Heritage Week 2025

National Heritage Week’s Heritage Open Doors Initiative, which has been running in Cork city for the last 20 years, has been extended across Ireland this year for the very first time.

Best Family-Friendly National Heritage Week 2025 Events Across Ireland

National Heritage Week 2025 (16-24 August) is the perfect chance to explore Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage together as a family.

Music, Sketching & More: Heritage Week 2025 Workshops to Explore a New Hobby

National Heritage Week 2025 is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to try a new hobby! Whether you are drawn to the rhythm of traditional Irish music or the craft of lace-making, this year’s workshops offer something for everyone.

The best part? These hands-on events are designed to connect us with Ireland’s rich cultural heritage, all while helping you discover a new passion.

Submissions Now Open for National Heritage Week 2025

National Heritage Week 2025 is officially underway, with heritageweek.ie now open for submissions of events and projects.

Planning a Memorable National Heritage Week Event: Insights from Event Organisers

Where do you start with a National Heritage Week event? It can be hard to figure out. Planning a National Heritage Week (NHW) event can feel like a big challenge—until you hear from people who’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. We spoke with three organisers from around Ireland who have created successful, fun, and meaningful heritage events in their communities. Here's what they had to say.