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Thursday, 1st August 2024

Biggest ever number of events during Heritage Week 2024

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A musketeer in the grounds of Oldbridge House.

Nano Reid inspired walking tours of Drogheda, tours of Barmeath Castle and Gardens, a visit to Killineer House, free tours and other activities at Old Mellifont Abbey, an open House at Townley Hall, tours of Slane Castle and the  Archaeology of the Oldbridge Estate. These are just some of the local highlights of National Heritage Week 2024 announced today by the Office of Public Works.  

Killineer House.

This year’s Heritage Week, taking place from 17th to 25th August at heritage sites nationwide, features the largest ever OPW events programme and two free admission days on 17th and 18th August 

Organised by the Heritage Council, National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland’s largest cultural events.  

A shared objective of National Heritage Week and the wider work of the OPW Heritage Services is to stimulate interest, meaningful inclusion and community connection. The OPW is pleased to support National Heritage Week to ensure individuals, groups and families can get out and explore what Ireland’s heritage sites have to offer.  

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Standing Stones in the grounds of Oldbridge House.

Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage Services & Capital Works Delivery said: 

“This year’s National Heritage Week theme, Connections, Routes and Networks, provides an ideal opportunity to highlight deep-rooted connections between OPW Heritage Ireland sites across Ireland. 

In planning events, we have approached the theme from a number of perspectives, including community, biodiversity and navigation. 

Townley Hall.

Our sites offer a rich tapestry of crafts and traditions that tell the story of the connections between our people, heritage, communities and culture. With more than 100 events taking place across country, and our free admission days on 17th and 18th August, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy”. 

Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive at the Heritage Council said: 

“Heritage Week is a fantastic festival of events, where everyone from big organisations to small voluntary community groups come together to make significant contributions to the celebration of our national heritage. We have shared an excellent partnership with OPW over many years, and it gives me great pleasure to welcome the largest ever programme of events at OPW heritage sites.” 

 National Heritage Week runs from the 17th to 25th August 2024. For a full list of 2024 events visit www.heritageweek.ie 

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