Some of the hundreds of 2024 Heritage Week events to be visited on today Wednesday
- Eoghan Corry will introduce the Slí Mór one of the five ancient highways across Ireland. Feature in the Annals of the Four Masters, Slí Mhór is recognised as being primarily a road for students and pilgrims travelling between these monastic centres and the seaports of Dublin/Howth and Clarinbridge/Kilcolgan (with extensions beyond these termini to the Aran Islands, but also to the western Mediterranean). Traders would have used the road frequently, as well as people going to the fairs, Elm hall, Celbridge=, County Kkldare 8FJM8H More Information
- Plein Éire exhibition by Gaeltacht Thiar Thír Chonaill Painters Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Donegal through the eyes of local artists. The Gaeltacht Thír Chonaill artists invite you to their Plein Eire exhibition, showcasing a year’s worth of captivating landscapes captured in every season and weather. Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Aislann Ghaoth Dobhair, Na Doire Beaga,, Gaoth Dobhair, F92PT38, Co. Donegal More Information
- Donard Village Evening Bat Walk Join an evening walk in Donard Village to discover the nocturnal wildlife and learn about the village’s natural and historical heritage. This event includes an introduction by ecologist Faith Wilson and is part of a conservation project funded by The Heritage Council. Donard Community Hall, Co. Wicklow More Info Donard Village Evening Bat Walk
- Photography Workshop at Clara Library 6pm – 7pm, Join Jeff Harvey, a local professional photographer, for an interactive workshop on preserving and archiving your photographs. Perfect for both digital and printed photos. Clara Library, Offaly More info Photography Workshop with Jeff Harvey
- 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. Bantry House, Co.Cork More information
Here are some of the hundreds of events to be visited today in connections with National Heritage Week 2024
National Heritage Week dates back to 2005 and has grown into a successful programme of nearly 2,200 events which take place during the last week of August each year.
https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings
