Heritage Week Open Days at Scattery Island Monastic Site
A tidal island monastic settlement founded by St Senan, complete with round tower and five medieval churches, opens for free boat-access visits across Heritage Week.
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"A weekly Saturday showcase of local artists and craft workers from the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way region, held at the Russell Cultural Centre in the trad-music village of Doolin from 10am to 4pm."
Doolin Craft Fair
"A traditional currach racing day on the wild Atlantic coast of west Clare, part of the all-island Rásaí na gCurrach season and a rare chance to see canvas currachs racing in open coastal waters."
An Dún Beag Currach Races
"Now in its 39th year, this intimate East Clare village festival draws world-class traditional musicians for a week of concerts, workshops in fiddle, concertina and accordion, céilí dances and lively pub sessions."
Feakle International Traditional Music Festival
"The seaside village of Liscannor hosts Heritage Week events at its community hall, celebrating the Cliffs of Moher coastline's natural and cultural history during the national celebration."
Heritage Week at Liscannor Community Hall
"Newtown Castle, a rare 16th-century round tower castle in the Burren, opens free of charge throughout Heritage Week, offering visitors a glimpse of one of Ireland's most unusual surviving tower houses."
Newtown Castle Heritage Week Open Day
"A rare chance to go hands-on at one of the finest Franciscan friaries in Ireland, with family dig-and-discover activities running throughout Heritage Week in Ennis town."
Dig and Discover at Ennis Friary
"A free annual medieval fair set inside the walled grounds of the 13th-century St. Mary's Collegiate Church in Youghal, bringing costumed displays, crafts and living history to one of Ireland's best-preserved walled towns."
Youghal Medieval Festival
"A weekend of lively academic talks, walking tours and field trips held on the private island estate of Inish Beg, exploring West Cork's rich and often turbulent history with leading historians and writers."
West Cork History Festival
"A community-built open-air timeline displayed along Main Street in the medieval coastal village of Timoleague, tracing centuries of local history in one walkable outdoor exhibition."
Timoleague Timeline
"Nenagh's historic Townhall on Banba Square anchors a programme of heritage talks and community events celebrating North Tipperary's built and cultural heritage during Heritage Week 2026."
Heritage Week Events Programme, Nenagh
"The repurposed old garda barracks in Moyvane, now home to the village's community cafe and library, opens its doors for Heritage Week to explore the building's layered local history."
Heritage Week at Moyvane Old Garda Barracks
"A recurring Heritage Week Viking heritage celebration on the Waterford Greenway at Woodstown, featuring battle re-enactments, Viking games, and a craft village at one of Ireland's most significant Viking archaeological sites."
Aonach na nDéise, Woodstown