National Heritage Week 2024 takes place from 17th to 25th August. It is one of Ireland’s largest cultural events. This year’s theme “Connections, Routes and Networks” explores the many ways we are linked through our heritage. There are events all around the county for all ages & interests – kid’s events, guided tours, nature walks, historic walks, displays, history talks, family history, sites and monuments tours, farming & archaeology, storytelling, local history & traditions and exhibitions. There are activities for Wild Child Day and events for Water Heritage Day. There are even digital projects which can be accessed from your own home. Many events are free. See advert for event listings. National Heritage Week, supported by Roscommon County Council with thanks to funding from the Heritage Council; brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.
Many of the National Heritage Week events in Co. Roscommon are organised by volunteers and community groups, who are the foundation of this wonderful festival of heritage. Their dedication and generosity ensure the success of National Heritage Week, offering diverse and enriching experiences for anybody with even a passing interest in heritage. ‘National Heritage Week is a celebration of our built, natural & cultural heritage and the value that people and communities all around the county place on it’, said Nollaig Feeney, Roscommon County Council Heritage Officer.
Search www.heritageweek.ie for details of all events and digital projects nationwide. You can filter your search by county, date or event type. Make sure you don’t miss any events – simply click on the heart icon beside your favourite events & click on ‘My Events Trail’ to create your own National Heritage Week events trail. You can print, email or share your events trail on facebook & twitter, so you won’t miss your favourite events. You can also follow #heritageweek2024 on social media.
