Heritage Week 2018 - Sharing Stories
From 18-26 August 2018, hundreds of event organisers in national institutions and local community organisations will organise Heritage Week events throughout the country.
Heritage Council Grant Aided Projects
Browse through some of the projects previously funded through our various grants schemes. Discover the work being carried out to help bats, birds and bogs around Ireland.
European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018
2018 will be the European Year of Cultural Heritage, a year of events, activities and celebrations all around Europe to get people interested and involved in cultural heritage.
Heritage Week 2017 a Great Success
We're celebrating a huge increase in events and a Heritage Hero! Heritage Week 2017 numbers shows huge increases in community interest, participation and involvement in Ireland’s heritage.
Heritage Hero 2017
Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile for heritage?
Nominate an individual or organisation who makes an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of heritage in your local area.
A Pledge for Nature
This Heritage Week why not pledge to do one small thing to help nature thrive near you – in your garden, on your road, in your village, town or city.
It doesn’t take much to make some room for nature.
It's in Your Nature!
From urban wildlife tours to foraging walks to building bee hotels, Heritage Week 2017 is all about being active, having fun and getting involved with our natural heritage. Find out more about the links between Ireland’s nature, history, culture and heritage at tours, walks, talks, exhibitions, outdoor activities and more.
Minister Heather Humphreys launches Heritage Week 2017
Over 200 people gathered at historic Iveagh House in St Stephens Green to celebrate the launch of the National Heritage Week 2017 programme with Heather Humphreys, Minister of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Ireland's Heritage Hero 2016 – Matt Farrell
The Heritage Council has awarded the Ireland's Heritage Hero Award 2016 to Matt Farrell from Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
Heritage Week 2016 Highlights
Highlights of Heritage Week 2016 including Biking with a Viking on the Waterford Greenway, archaeology at Glendalough, boating on the Shannon in Limerick and muddy fun in Sligo.
Ireland's Heritage Hero 2015 - Mrs Ursula Leslie
The Heritage Council of Ireland are pleased to announce the inaugural Heritage Hero Award which celebrates someone who makes an outstanding contribution to the protection and promotion of heritage, particularly during National Heritage Week.