With the summer holidays in full swing, the countdown to National Heritage Week begins!
There are some fantastic free events for families throughout the week; wildlife tours, pottery workshops, adventure days and much much more.
Due to very high levels of interest in Heritage Week 2018, the deadline for events to be included in the printed event guide has been extended to Thursday 7 June.
Do you want to organise a Heritage Week event this August? Join over 1,200 other event organisers in sharing and celebrating Ireland's cultural, built and natural heritage!
The Heritage Council is delighted to announce the National Heritage Award winners, showcasing the best of National Heritage Week and recognising the fantastic work of all the heritage enthusiasts who take part.
Join us for a free Training Day for National Heritage Week event organisers on Friday 27 April 2018.
From 18-26 August 2018, hundreds of event organisers in national institutions and local community organisations will organise Heritage Week events throughout the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.