If you fancy the chance to taste some ancient Mead or to trace your family tree, then join the activities for Heritage Week as it celebrates Irish Pastimes from Past Times.
Heritage Week 2019, which takes place nationwide from 17th to 25th of August, will showcase the joy, diversity and accessibility that can be found within our country's rich heritage.
As a nation of storytellers, all of our heritage is linked to stories of people, places, moments and things.
Events in Louth include a 'Taste Medieval Ale and Mead' session at Old Mellifont Abbey, a concert with Zoe Conway and John McIntyre at Carlingford Heritage Centre, a 'Tracing Your Family Tree' workshop at Dundalk Library and lots lots more.
As a nation of storytellers, all of our heritage is linked to stories of people, places, moments and things.
Events in Louth include a 'Taste Medieval Ale and Mead' session at Old Mellifont Abbey, a concert with Zoe Conway and John McIntyre at Carlingford Heritage Centre, a 'Tracing Your Family Tree' workshop at Dundalk Library and lots lots more.
Full details at heritageweek.ie.
Heritage Week 2019 will be a call to action for people to discover, interpret and embrace their heritage and in turn create their own new pastime - to become an explorer, an archaeologist, a storyteller, an eco warrior.
With over 2,000 events taking place throughout the country, there is undoubtedly an event for everyone, no matter their age or interests.
The eclectic offering of events in this year's schedule includes picnics & parties, talks & tours, ceilís, crafts & craic, all of which serve to make our country's heritage more inclusive than ever.
National Heritage Week is a celebration of Ireland's built, natural and cultural heritage and aims to generate awareness, appreciation and preservation of our wonderful resources.
This year The Heritage Council's chosen theme for Heritage Week is the celebration of Pastimes and Past Times.
The Heritage Week programme features events for all ages, most of which are free to attend so there is no excuse for not getting involved and dipping into your area's rich heritage.
All registered events are listed on www.heritageweek.ie.
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/heritage-week-is-launched-38355722.html
Heritage Week 2019 will be a call to action for people to discover, interpret and embrace their heritage and in turn create their own new pastime - to become an explorer, an archaeologist, a storyteller, an eco warrior.
With over 2,000 events taking place throughout the country, there is undoubtedly an event for everyone, no matter their age or interests.
The eclectic offering of events in this year's schedule includes picnics & parties, talks & tours, ceilís, crafts & craic, all of which serve to make our country's heritage more inclusive than ever.
National Heritage Week is a celebration of Ireland's built, natural and cultural heritage and aims to generate awareness, appreciation and preservation of our wonderful resources.
This year The Heritage Council's chosen theme for Heritage Week is the celebration of Pastimes and Past Times.
The Heritage Week programme features events for all ages, most of which are free to attend so there is no excuse for not getting involved and dipping into your area's rich heritage.
All registered events are listed on www.heritageweek.ie.
Drogheda Independent
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/droghedaindependent/news/heritage-week-is-launched-38355722.html
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