National Heritage Week 2026 is happening right now under the theme “Heritage at Risk,” and today, Friday 21 August 2026, brings a fantastic lineup of unique cultural, history, and nature events across Ireland.
- Croom Family Fun Day & River Protection: County Limerick, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Family activities focused on protecting local river heritage.
- Family Harbour Kayak Heritage Tour: Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Dublin, 11:30 AM: An on-the-water exploration of maritime history and coastal heritage
- Glin Castle Open Day: County Limerick, 12:00 PM: Guided historical tours of the castle grounds and heritage.
- Lámha Ciúine (Traditional Skills Talk): National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park, Castlebar, Mayo, 3:00 PM: A talk exploring Ireland’s quiet loss of traditional crafts and skills.
- Lisa Lambe with Harp Ireland Performance: Muckross House, Killarney, Kerry, 7:00 PM: A special musical and folkloric performance.
- Mining Music and Heritage Event: Brockagh Resource Centre, Glendalough, Wicklow, 3:00 PM: Live music, dance, and storytelling celebrating local mining history.
- Mulligan Family Traditional Music: Carlingford Heritage Centre, Louth, 4:00 PM: Acclaimed young musicians showcase traditional regional tunes.
- Old School Games & Photo Orienteering: Myshall Community Centre, Carlow, 11:00 AM: Classic outdoor games and navigation challenges for all ages.
- Paintings & Conservation Tour: Sigginstown Castle, Wexford, 1:30 PM: A look into the preservation and artwork of a 16th-century tower.
- Urris and Desertegney Folklore Tour: Mamore Gap, Donegal, 3:00 PM: Walking and storytelling highlighting the history of the edge of Ireland.
External link
Official Heritage Week site with updates and list of events.
Heritage week
Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Donegal – Dublin – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford –Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Archaeology
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Attractions
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Castles
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow\
