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

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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.

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Heritage Week 2019: Pastimes | Past Times

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.

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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.

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All Good Things Must Come to An End!

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.

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100 Event Ideas for Heritage Week 2018

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!

National Heritage Award Winners Announced

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.