News | National Heritage Week 16th – 24th August 2025

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National Heritage Week 2021 County Winners

This year, the Heritage Council once again recognised the efforts of individuals, families and community groups from across the island to ensure the preservation, protection and promotion of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage. The County Award category was presented to the most successful heritage project from each county around the island.

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Ireland’s ‘Heritage Heroes’ celebrated at National Heritage Awards 2021

More than 1,055 heritage projects, developed by more than 863 groups, families and communities were considered for an award

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National Heritage Awards 2021 – Online Ceremony 20th October, 12:30pm

Join us online on Wednesday 20th October at 12.30pm for our National Heritage Week Awards ceremony.

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Search for Ireland’s Heritage Hero 2021 begins

The Heritage Council has launched the search for Ireland’s ‘Heritage Hero’ for 2021.

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Dip your toe this Water Heritage Day...

Water Heritage Day is Sunday, 22nd August and is a collaboration between The Heritage Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme to celebrate water and our connections with it.

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Déan ceiliúradh ar ár n-oidhreacht uisce iontach le linn Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta

Mar chuid de Sheachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta 2021, beidh Lá Oidhreachta Uisce ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh, 22ú Lúnasa. Seo deis chun an oidhreacht agus an stair a bhaineann lenár n-aibhneacha, lochanna, agus cósta iontacha a cheiliúradh.