04. National Heritage Week Award Winners 2022
Sustainability, biodiversity and water heritage are just some of the categories in the mix
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06. Heritage Hero Award 2022
Over the past 50 years Laois’s Teddy Fennelly has worked tirelessly to protect and conserve his local heritage
Making products that are more relevant, more efficient and run smoother with less energy consumption
How your KitKat break is helping cocoa-farming families close the living income gap through an innovative programme
Renewable gas will power Ireland’s decarbonised future
All aboard: Ten great things to see and do in Heritage Week
07. National Heritage Week County Award Winners 2022
Discover the award-winning National Heritage Week initiatives from each county
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09. Bailiúchán Béaloidis Árann: 20 Bliain ag Fás
Tá grúpa pobail, Mná Fiontracha, ag caomhnú an dúchais agus á sheachadadh go digiteach
10. Forging a Future
Master Blacksmith Eric O’Neill on developing the skill of blacksmithing
12. Time Travel with the help of trad music
Exploring the treasure trove of the Irish Traditional Music Archive
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13. The Uilleann Pipe Renaissance
Almost extinct a generation ago, uileann pipes are enjoying a second wind
14. Fun for all the Family
A pull-out page with activities for children to enjoy
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16. Protecting Biodiversity on Farms
Farmers are managing their lands to encourage wildlife and maintain habitats
18. Beneath the Surface
Understanding the secrets of what’s under the water in our rivers and lakes
20. Citizen Scientists – No Lab Coat Required
An army of citizen scientists is on a heritage mission, contributing to research with their observations
22. Wonder in the Everyday
Four great ideas for heritage days out across the country
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24. Future Proofing Our Towns
Joined-up thinking is regenerating historic buildings and town centres
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26. A Story of Home
Street artist Joe Caslin worked with migrant women to tell their stories through murals
27. Competition
Win a five-night luxury stay at Inchiquin House, Co Clare
Win an Office of Public Works Annual Family Heritage Card
From castles and gardens to sites of natural beauty and ancient spirituality, the Office of Public Works has much to offer the curious traveller or local explorer. Established in 1831, the OPW manages the State’s property portfolio as well as numerous iconic heritage properties. Chances are you’ve come across their dedicated work to maintain Ireland’s history, traditions and culture. The organisation preserves and presents the nation’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 780 National Monuments and over 2,000 acres of gardens and parklands.
The OPW is giving readers a chance to win a Family Heritage Card, granting free admission to more than 45 heritage sites around Ireland at a €90 value. Enjoy unlimited access to Ireland’s icons of built, natural and cultural heritage for one year after the card’s first use. What will you discover this year?
HOW TO ENTER
Full entry information for competitions is available on www.heritageweek.ie. Visit the website to be in with a chance of winning these fantastic prizes.