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THE IRISH TIMES PODCASTS From politics to popular fiction, and world affairs to what’s on women’s minds, The Irish Times podcasts have a finger on the pulse of life. Listen in. Join in Follow on Listen on THE IRISH TIMES IT_PODCAST_140X200.indd 1 26/06/2018 12:42 INTRODUCING THE LE CHEILE SAN EORAIP AWARD To celebrate the European Year of Cultural Eligible events might, for example Heritage 2018, the Heritage Council is pleased to announce a new Heritage o highlight a person, place or event Week award. with a European dimension THE IRISH TIMES PODCASTS o recognise European influences Three prizes of €1,000 each will be on architecture, archaeology, awarded to the organisers of events that From politics to popular fiction, and world affairs to what’s literature, technology or crafts best represent heritage links with Europe. on women’s minds, The Irish Times podcasts have a finger on o examine migrations of people, the pulse of life. Entry is free and open to all Heritage plants or animals Week event organisers. The closing date for entries is Friday 14 September 2018 o explore trade links or pilgrim paths Listen in. Join in Follow on Listen on THE IRISH TIMES www.heritageweek.ie www.eych2018.com 3 IT_PODCAST_140X200.indd 1 26/06/2018 12:42 HeritageMaps.ie An Chomairle Oidhreachta | The Heritage Council Interested in what’s around you? Want to find out more about your local and national heritage? The free one-stop-shop HeritageMaps.ie is the A-Z of Ireland’s Heritage: from Archaeol- for Ireland’s built, ogy to Zoning. Explore a vast range of Ireland’s heritage pilgrim cultural and natural paths, burial grounds, bat landscapes, maritime collections & heritage data walled towns, all accessible from any device. New & forthcoming datasets include: The Irish Historic Towns Atlas The Kilkenny Archaeology Project Irish Stained Glass Revival - An Túr Gloine & Harry Clarke Ireland’s Sheela-na-Gigs TII’s Archaeological Excavation Reports and an exciting array of county-specific 3D datasets www.heritagemaps.ie www.heritagecouncil.ie 4 Introduction by Michael Parsons 06 Heritage Awards 08 CONTENTS Heritage Officers 10 Competition 12 Supporters and Stakeholders 16 EVENTS BY COUNTY Antrim Aontroim 25 Kilkenny Cill Chainnigh 185 Armagh Ard Mhacha 25 Laois Laois 196 Carlow Ceatharlach 27 Leitrim Liatroim 208 Cavan An Cabhán 30 Limerick Luimneach 210 Clare An Clár 33 Longford An Longfort 219 Cork City Cathair Chorcaí 43 Louth Lú 223 Cork County Contae Chorcaí 51 Mayo Maigh Eo 230 Donegal Dún na nGall 73 Meath An Mhí 238 Down An Dún 91 Monaghan Muineachán 247 Dublin City Cathair Baile Átha Cliath 91 Offaly Uíbh Fhailí 254 Dublin Fingal Fine Gall 118 Roscommon Ros Comáin 262 Dublin South Átha Cliath Theas 123 Sligo Sligeach 270 Dublin Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown 133 Tipperary Tiobraid Árainn 277 Dún Laoghaire/Rath an Dún Waterford Port Láirge 282 Galway Gaillimhe 140 Westmeath An Iarmhí 289 Kerry Ciarraí 158 Wexford Loch Garman 297 Kildare Cill Dara 169 Wicklow Cill Mhantáin 308 EVENT CATEGORY COLOUR GUIDE EVENT SYMBOLS GUIDE OUTDOORS & ACTIVE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN WORKSHOP OR DEMONSTRATION FULL WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TOUR PARTIAL WHEELCHAIR ACCESS PERFORMANCE OR RE-ENACTMENT P CAR PARKING AVAILABLE OK TALK BO BOOKING REQUIRED EE EXHIBITION FR FREE ENTRY OPEN HISTORIC PROPERTY G AS GAEILGE FESTIVAL Cover photo from Printfest: Family Fun Day at the National Print Museum, Dublin. All event details are correct at Important Notice: The Heritage Council does not own, organise, operate, staff or in any the time of going to print. Please other manner, run any of the events listed either in our Heritage Week Guide Book or on our website or in any other medium, unless otherwise specifically stated. Consequently please check www.heritageweek.ie note and be aware that The Heritage Council does not endorse, promote or recommend the or directly with the organisers suitability or safety of the events listed and consequently cannot and does not accept any liability whatsoever for any incident, injury or loss that might arise or be connected with the before you travel. attendance at any of the events listed. 5 INTRODUCTION MICHAEL PARSONS Chairman, The Heritage Council Irish people are inherently storytellers. Our communities in Ireland to preserve and ancient legends and folklore remain relevant promote our natural, built and cultural in placenames, music and art, while our heritage. This year’s Heritage Week archival treasures tell their own stories will also include many activities that about the diverse landscapes of the past. explore connections with our European All the elements of our unique heritage - neighbours and promote a sense of from archaeology and architecture to native belonging to a common European space. wildlife, traditions and crafts - are tethered to the present with strong narrative threads. A Eurobarometer poll conducted in It is imperative that we share the stories that advance of EYCH placed Ireland ahead underpin our identity as Irish people in order of the European average in the pride we to animate them in the present and to preserve take in our own national heritage. What them for future generations. The focus on is truly important, however, is how that sharing stories in this year’s programme pride translates into action. We hope that offers an opportunity to do just that. Heritage Week inspires communities across the country to get involved in protecting National Heritage Week is part of European and promoting their local heritage beyond Heritage Days and we are ever-conscious of the ten-day programme of events. the need to acknowledge the strong heritage links with our European neighbours. This is Hundreds of event organisers, from even more relevant in 2018 when Heritage national organisations to local community Week will represent a highlight of the groups have planned events across the European Year of Cultural Heritage (EYCH). country for Heritage Week. People of This Europe-wide initiative coordinated by the all ages will have ample opportunity to Heritage Council in Ireland, aims to deepen uncover the drama of the Irish landscape, the connection between people and heritage. the narratives of our national monuments With this in mind, the Heritage Council issued and the traditions of their own place from a call to organisations and individuals to both new and established communities. ‘Make a Connection’ with heritage in 2018. Our heritage belongs to everyone so The aim of National Heritage Week has get involved, share a story and make a always been to build heritage awareness connection during National Heritage and appreciation while also acknowledging Week 2018. the great work that is carried out in all 6 European Heritage European Year of Days 2018 Cultural Heritage: The Art of Sharing European Heritage Days (EHDs), a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission, are the most widely celebrated participatory cultural events shared by the citizens of Europe. Over 70,000 events are organised every year in order to help raise awareness of Europe’s common heritage and the continuous need for its protection. This year, the countries taking part in European Heritage Days are celebrating the European Year of Cultural Heritage through the common theme of The Art of Sharing. EHDs events take place in the 50 countries party to the European Cultural Convention. During this time, doors are opened to numerous monuments and sites, allowing Europe’s citizens to enjoy free visits and learn about their shared cultural heritage and encouraging them to become actively involved in the safeguarding and enhancement of this heritage for present and future generations. European Heritage Days Journées européennes du patrimoine www.europeanheritagedays.com 7 The Heritage Council is once again HERITAGE delighted to announce the Heritage Awards, showcasing the best of National Heritage Week and recognising the fantastic work of AWARDS work of heritage enthusiasts across Ireland. 2018 The 2018 award categories are as follows Le Cheile san Eoraip Awards The European Year of Cultural Heritage Heritage Hero 2018 will see the launch of a new Heritage Do you know someone who always goes Award that recognises event organisers who the extra mile for heritage? Nominate an showcase heritage links with other places in individual or organisation who makes an Europe. Did your event highlight a person, outstanding contribution to the protection place or event with a European dimension? and promotion of heritage in your local area. Maybe you explored European influences Anyone can nominate a Heritage Hero. on architecture or archaeology, technology or crafts, or explored migrations of people, Hidden Heritage plants and animals, or trade links and Did your event shine a light on Ireland’s pilgrim paths. Three prizes of €1,000 will be hidden heritage? This award is open to awarded to the organisers of events that best event organisers who successfully explored represent heritage links with Europe. lesser known aspects of Ireland’s heritage during National Heritage Week. All National All National Heritage Week and European Heritage Week Event Organisers can enter. Year of Cultural Heritage Event Organisers can enter. Heritage Communities Did your event reach across your community? Maybe you worked in partnership with other community groups or encouraged young people to take part. This award is open to event organisers who brought their community together to celebrate National Heritage Week. All National Heritage Week Event Organisers can enter. Cool for Kids Did your event help children learn about and The closing date for entries is Friday the14th enjoy heritage? This award is open to event of September 2018 and entry is free. organisers who encouraged children and Recipients will be honoured at a Heritage families to participate in National Heritage Council Awards Day. Week.