Host of Kildare events for Heritage Week

Heritage Week will take place from Saturday 17 to Sunday 25 August, to “showcase the joy, diversity and accessibility that can be found within Kildare’s rich heritage”.

As a nation of storytellers, all of our heritage is linked to stories of people, places, moments and things, and the theme this year is ‘Connections, Routes and Networks’, which encourages people to look at the roads, routes, traditions, species, and ecosystems all of which are connected.

Events taking place in Kildare include barge trips, biodiversity walks and exhibitions and tours for all ages, and full details are available at www.heritageweek.ie. Heritage Week is coordinated by the Heritage Council and local authority heritage officers and supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, with the aim of fostering a greater understanding and awareness of our own local heritage.

“Heritage Week presents an opportunity to take part in one of the numerous walks organised by community groups to present and explain local heritage and to discover the wealth of fascinating heritage within the county. National Heritage Week is a wonderful opportunity to shine a light on not only our heritage but the work of hundreds of Kildare volunteers who give their time to preserve and promote it,” said Brigid Loughlin, heritage officer with Kildare County Council. Most events are free; however, participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance as some events require booking. 

Children are welcome to most events; however young children should be accompanied by an adult. Some events may be weather dependent and take place on uneven ground, so suitable dress and footwear is advised.

A list of events and what's happening around the county is available on its website.