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.
Walled Town Days for National Heritage Week
Celebrate Ireland's Walled Towns this National Heritage Week!
National Heritage Week 2023 Launched!
National Heritage Week was launched at the workshop of traveller tinsmith Tom McDonnell along with James Collins.
Meet the Living Heritage Enthusiasts: Johnny Sheils; Spinning Wheel-Maker
Donegal-based spinning wheel maker Johnny Sheils’ workmanship is an example of living heritage, putting into practice the craft he learned from his father, and he from his father before him.