National Heritage Week: What’s on in Dublin
National Heritage Week returns for 2022 with more than 1,300 in-person events and digital heritage projects across Ireland which kicks off this Saturday, 13th of August 2022 and runs until Sunday, 21st of August 2022.
Organised by the Heritage Council, the in-person events and digital projects have enthusiastically embraced the year’s theme of sustainability and biodiversity, providing opportunities for people of Ireland for all ages and backgrounds to learn more about Ireland’s built, cultural and natural heritage, and how to contribute to ensure its preservation and protection into the future. During National Heritage Week and beyond, the Heritage Council is encouraging everyone—whether they are experts or novices—to think about how they can encourage and promote sustainability in their own lives during National Heritage Week and beyond.
Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive of the Heritage Council, said: “This year, National Heritage Week looks to the past to create a better future. The theme of sustainable heritage and biodiversity encourages us all to reflect on how our history and heritage can play a part in protecting our planet. Whether it’s learning a new skill like embroidery, blacksmithing or pottery making; better understanding how to prevent biodiversity loss in our own back gardens or country lanes; or gaining fresh insight into the history of our art, music or the Irish language and sharing this knowledge among friends and family, there are endless ways to get involved. I would encourage people to visit the National Heritage Week website and browse the vast array of events and projects taking place and plan their week. I would like to thank all in-person event and digital project organisers for their enthusiasm and dedication, and wish them the very best as National Heritage Week approaches.”
So, what’s happening in National Heritage Week? Here are some events taking place across Dublin:
- Feathers and Features of an Indian Manuscript: Conservation Internship Experiences at the Chester Beatty, Co. Dublin: Learn more about the diverse materials used in conservation, before looking in more detail at the Tutinama, or Tales of the Parrot, the famous book of Indian stories, made for the Mughal emperor Akbar. More…
- Behind the Scenes in Trinity College Dublin’s Library Conservation Department, Dublin: Take this rare opportunity to visit the conservation studios of Trinity College Library and get insight into current conservation projects. More…
- Hellfire Club Walk: Explore Montpelier Hill and the eerie ruin of the Hell Fire Club, originally a hunting lodge built in the 1700s. Led by historian Frank Tracy. Meet at the Hell Fire Club carpark. No booking necessary, all welcome. More…
- Biodiversity Walking Tour: Come along to the Phoenix Park Biodiversity Centre for a guided Biodiversity walking tour. More…
- ‘Ports, Past and Present’ – Meet the Artists: Julie Merriman and Augustine O’Donoghue: Dublin-based artists Julie Merriman and Augustine O’Donoghue discuss their creative commissions for the Ports, Past and Present project, on show at the Liffey Corner in the CHQ Building through Heritage Week. More…
- Antiques Trail in the National Gallery: A fascinating tour of real and painted antiques, with some of the Milltown silver, by Adrian Le Harivel, Curator of British Art. You will be directed to the Grand Gallery on arrival. More…
- Art tour of Farmleigh House – Private Collection and Art of the State: This tour celebrates the eclectic nature of the paintings and mixed media art works on display at Farmleigh House. More…
- At the Water’s Edge: Stories of the Irish Sea – film screening: Ports, Past and Present would like to invite you to the Dublin launch of our film ‘At the Water’s Edge: Stories of the Irish Sea’ at the Port Centre in Dublin Port More…
- Guided tours and talks on the history of Saint Catherine’s Church, Thomas Street, Dublin 8: The Liberties Cultural Association and members of Saint Catherine’s Church will give guided tours and talks on the history of the church every half an hour from 6.30 to 8.30 pm. More…
- From Galleries to Gardens: Experience new art in an old place. Explore IMMA’s historic grounds and gardens, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. More…
Want to see more events and digital projects? Check out the Heritage Council’s website with full list here: https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings
National Heritage Week, organised by the Heritage Council since 2005, has grown to be one of Ireland’s major cultural occasions. It is supported by Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, as well as the network of local authority heritage officers.
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