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

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Pastimes | Past Times – 10 Heritage Week events that answer the 2019 theme

This year the theme for National Heritage Week is Pastimes | Past Times. This theme gives a unique look at how our ancestors spent their time, from medieval battle to Victorian fern collecting, and everything in between. See how these pastimes have changed over time, or in some cases, how they have not changed at all. Come along to Heritage Week 2019 and immerse yourself in a fascinating look at the past.

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Almost 1,500 events submitted for Heritage Week 2019

Almost 1,500 events have been submitted to date and we would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all individuals, local community groups and institutions who are organising workshops, tours, performances, walks, exhibitions, festivals and other exciting events for National Heritage Week 2019.

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Heritage Week Event Registration Extended to Friday, 7th June

Due to high levels of interest in Heritage Week 2019, the deadline for events to be included in the printed event guide has been extended to Friday, 7th June.

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Water Heritage Day

Water Heritage Day is Sunday 25th 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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Event Registration is Now Open!

Event Registration for National Heritage Week is now open. Any organisation, individual, business, or community group is welcome to organise an event for National Heritage Week.

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National Heritage Awards 2018

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.