National Heritage Week 2022

National Heritage Week 2022 will take place from Saturday, 13th August to Sunday, 21st August 2022

This year, we are celebrating the full return of in-person events as well as continuing with digital heritage projects. The Heritage Council invites individuals, communities and organisations to develop Heritage Week in-person events and / or digital projects. The overarching theme for National Heritage Week 2022 is sustainability and organisers are asked to consider sustainable heritage in all its forms. Organisers are also invited to explore biodiversity through events and / or projects.

Here in Louisburgh-Killeen Heritage we are finalising a very busy full week of activities for all ages to enjoy. From talks & walks to sustainable farming, foraging & identifying, flora & fauna, biodiversity & climate action, Irish language & sustainable living, BUT always time for tea & cake!

Sustainability: An invitation to organisers to consider how we can conserve our rich built, cultural and natural heritage and how that can contribute to developing a more sustainable future. How can we connect with the skills and traditions of the past and pass them to the next generation?

Biodiversity: An invitation to organisers to encourage greater appreciation of the natural world, to look at the variety of plant and animal life in their locality, and conserve native species and natural landscapes

National Heritage Week is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and run in association with Fáilte Ireland. At county level, National Heritage Week is co-ordinated and supported by Local Authority Heritage Officers, their colleagues and with numerous local heritage groups and organisations. Collaborative partners include the Office of Public Works; the Local Authority Waters Programme; and the Irish Landmark Trust. Supporting partners include RTÉ Supporting the Arts and The Irish Times.

National Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council as part of European Heritage Days – a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Union in which more than 50 countries participate each year.

We are so grateful to our own County Mayo Heritage Officer Deirdre Cunningham for her continued support of our voluntary efforts.

Keep a look out on our social media for more information.