Save the date: National Heritage Week 2021

18 February 2021

The Heritage Council is delighted to confirm that National Heritage Week 2021 will take place from Saturday, 14th August to Sunday, 22nd August 2021.

Adapting to last year's circumstances was no easy feat but the energy and commitment of the 750+ project organisers who create heritage projects this year ensured that Heritage Week remained a vibrant celebration of Ireland's heritage. As a result of the creativity and passion heritage enthusiasts brought to this year's initiative, National Heritage Week 2021 will retain the project element that was introduced last year.

More details on National Heritage Week 2021 will be available in April 2021 - including next year's theme. In the meantime, projects from National Heritage Week 2020 will remain available online for you to browse.

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From generation to generation: Heritage for all ages

What can older generations teach us about heritage? How can the lens through which young people view heritage improve our understanding? During National Heritage Week 2021, project organisers are encouraged to include different age groups in their heritage projects.

First looks: Organising projects as ‘heritage newcomers’

In 2021, National Heritage Week wants to involve as many people as possible in heritage. Our ‘heritage newcomers’ approach is a general invitation to individuals, families and communities who have never participated in National Heritage Week before, to work on a heritage project.