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

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Watch the National Heritage Week Awards Ceremony

The National Heritage Week Awards took place on Friday 20th October at the grandeur surroundings of Gloster House near Birr in Co. Offaly. In total 7 awards were given out on the night including the illustrious Heritage Hero Award.

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National Heritage Week Awards 2023

The National Heritage Week Awards recognise the enormous contribution of individuals and community groups across Ireland in ensuring the preservation, protection, and promotion of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage.

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National Heritage Hero 2023 Announced

Carlow woman to win 2023 Heritage Hero award

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Wild Child and Water Heritage Days this weekend

National Heritage Week’s final weekend is right around the corner and features two themed days: Wild Child Day and Water Heritage Day with lots of activities for all to enjoy.

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Creating Your Own Events Trail

Discover how to create your own unique schedule of events for National Heritage Week

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Safeguarding Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Sarah Trimble works in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media and is based in the International Cultural Policy Unit. One of her key areas of responsibility is Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), which involves updating the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (NICH) Website, organising events to help promote and safeguard ICH practices, supporting applicants seeking inscription on the NICH, and coordinating meetings of the Expert Advisory Committee on ICH.