Each year many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout Ireland.

Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the programme highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage.

Whether it is nature and wildlife, folklore, or built heritage, National Heritage Week aims to deliver messages and events that are positive, engaging and relevant in people’s day to day lives. Any person or organisation can actively take part in the Week and organise an event which educates people and promotes an aspect of Irelands Heritage. 

Events hosted nationwide are hugely diverse in subject and many are organised by local communities lending great authenticity and variety to the events.

The 2024 theme, Connections, Routers and Networks, invites you to explore the ways we are connected to each other through physical or cultural connections

National Heritage Week is a unique opportunity for everyone to get involved in Ireland’s heritage, learn more about it, preserve it for future generations and above all, enjoy it!