The dedication of individuals and community groups across Ireland to the preservation and promotion of Ireland’s heritage was recognised at the National Heritage Awards 2018 and closing ceremony for the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018.
We're delighted to share our theme for Heritage Week 2019: Pastimes | Past Times. From 17-25 August we encourage you to take a stroll through history and explore how our free time has evolved in often fascinating ways.
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.
It’s the last weekend of Heritage Week 2018, but don’t draw the curtain yet, there’s still lots for everyone to enjoy this weekend. Here’s a preview of some of the free events happening around Ireland on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August.
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.
From 18-26 August 2018, hundreds of event organisers in national institutions and local community organisations will organise Heritage Week events throughout the country.
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.
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.
The Heritage Council has awarded the Ireland's Heritage Hero Award 2016 to Matt Farrell from Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.
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.
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.