Heritage Week 2019 launches with a host of unique events celebrating Irish Pastimes from Past Times
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, TD, has launched National Heritage Week 2019, which takes place nationwide from Saturday, 17th to Sunday 25th August. The week will showcase the joy, diversity and accessibility that can be found within our country’s rich heritage. As a nation of storytellers, all of our heritage is linked to stories of people, places, moments and things.
A spotlight on 10 workshop events to get hands-on with this Heritage Week
Take the opportunity this National Heritage Week to explore the many workshops and craft events taking place across the country. This is a great opportunity to learn something new or show off your existing skills. Grown ups and kids alike are encouraged to get hands-on with the range of events on offer, from spoon carving, to research, to dry wall building. Here are just some of our workshop Heritage Week picks, so roll up your sleeves this August and get involved.
Heritage Council calls for event submissions for Water Heritage Day as part of Heritage Week 2019
The Heritage Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme has issued a final call for event registrations for Water Heritage Day, Sunday 25th August, as part of National Heritage Week 2019. Water Heritage Day seeks to celebrate water and our many connections with it.
Island hopping through heritage - A spotlight on Heritage Week island events
Ireland is surrounded by islands big and small just waiting to be explored. Step away from the hustle and bustle of life on the mainland and see a new side to Ireland by visiting some of our most cherished islands. Join in on a beach clean on Ireland’s Eye in Dublin, try whale watching on Valentia Island in Kerry or attend a house dance on Scattery Island in Clare. There’s an island event to suit everyone, even those not too keen on boats. Here are just some of the exciting island events happening this National Heritage Week.