Wild Child: Top 5 Events for your kids during National Heritage Week

Mini digs for little archaeologists

With National Heritage Week nearly here, we have compiled a list that is brimming with exciting events for your kids! There is still time to register for both online (27th of August) and physical (23rd of August) events! Here are five events for children you won't want to miss:

1. Children’s Tour of Kilmainham Gaol

A guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol for our younger visitors. This is a great opportunity to explore the architecture of the prison, hear stories of crimes committed by children and learn about some of the gaol’s most famous prisoners.

Date: 17th-20th of August
Location: Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, Dublin City, Co.Dublin
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Kilmainham Gaol

2. Legends and Tales with Tommy Lanigan

Discover the magic of Irish storytelling, where ancient legends and modern tales intertwine to captivate the soul. Let Tommy bring you on a journey through a rich heritage of folklore and myth, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur in the most delightful ways. Feel the magic as stories of legendary heroes, mystical creatures, and timeless adventures unfold before your eyes.

Date: 21st of August
Location: Bantry House, Co.Cork
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Legends and tales

3. Map Making Craft workshop

Join us in Central Library to create your very own fold out map. With lots of inspiration from both old and new maps, you can choose to create a futuristic Waterford City, the setting to your favourite book or imagine an entirely new place!

Date: 23rd of August
Location: Central Library, Lady Lane, Co.Waterford
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Map making craft workshop

4. Wild child day on board RV Celtic Mist

Children will have the opportunity to delve into marine biology, discover the vital role of cetaceans in Irish waters, and see firsthand how research on board contributes to a broader network of environmental stewardship. By highlighting Celtic Mist’s research trips and the crucial data we collect, we aim to inspire the next generation of marine biologists and environmental scientists.

Date: 24th of August
Location: Bantry Pier, Co.Cork
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Wild child day on celtic mist

5. Mini digs for little archaeologists

Introduction to Archaeology free children’s workshop for 4-7 years. Can you find the buried artefacts? Time for some digging fun with our guides. You can even dress up as an archaeologist and get your certificate too!

Date: 20th of August
Location: Keenagh, Co.Longford
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Mini digs for little archaeologists

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