News | National Heritage Week 15th – 23rd August 2026

#MyHeritageWeek: Share your National Heritage Week memories

This year, the Heritage Council marks 15 years since it first assumed the role of coordinator of National Heritage Week. As we take a new approach to National Heritage Week 2020 - inviting you to organise projects that will be showcased on our website during National Heritage Week - we want to reflect on the diverse range of heritage activities that have taken place over the past 15 years of National Heritage Week.

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Update: Heritage Week 2020

In light of the public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Heritage Council, in consultation with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, is considering what approach to Heritage Week 2020 might be appropriate and in line with public health safety.

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Cancelled: Heritage Week Training Day

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, and in light of Government advice, the Heritage Council has taken the decision to cancel the upcoming Training Day in Portlaoise on Tuesday, 31st March. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

If Trees Could Talk

If Trees Could Talk: celebrating the majesty of trees

The Heritage Council hosts eye-catching installation in Merrion Square to celebrate the heritage of our trees

Heritage Week Sharing Discoveries Swords Castle Dublin

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.