Heritage Ireland

We are the custodians of Ireland's built heritage - national monuments, historic buildings, museums, parks and gardens - run by the Office of Public Works.

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Be sure to stop by this Saturday the 19th of July for the next instalment of the Ormond Castle Market! Full of local tenders supplying food, crafts, and jewellery you'll be sure to find something you love.

@VisitTipp @IrelandsAncient
#SummerDaysOut #IrelandsAncientEast

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Join us next Wednesday, 18 May for a day of Trad music in the Walled Garden at the Altamont House and Gardens!

A day of music and joy awaits 🎶

Visit https://t.co/79HDj8xaod for more information on this free event!

#TradMusic #AltamontGardens #FreeEvent
📷Fáilte Ireland

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A reminder that on the first Wednesday of each month, a number of our Heritage Sites provide free access!

Have a look on https://t.co/79HDj8xaod🔎 for the full list of partaking sites.

#HeritageIreland #OPW #History #ThingsToDo
📷Fáilte Ireland

[Heritage Ireland @HeritageIreOPW]

The OPW are currently seeking tenders to operate a mobile catering unit at Co. Offaly for the 2025 season.

For more information and to apply, go to 🔎https://t.co/79HDj8xaod

Final day to apply - 16/05/2025 at 5pm
📸Liam Murphy
#Jobfairy #OPW #Cafeconcession #Clonmacnoise

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Beidh turas treoraithe eile againn i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath arís ar an 11ú de mí Bealtaine, deis iontach atá ann chun do chuid Gaeilge a úsáid i timpeallacht tacúil agus stairúil. Bígí linn!

Níos mó eolas 🔎https://t.co/79HDj8xaod
📸César Dive

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A reminder that on the first Wednesday of each month, access to a number of our Heritage sites is free of charge.

For the full list, visit https://t.co/79HDj8xaod

#Freewednesday #Freeadmission #Heritageireland #Opw #Thingstodo
📸Pedro Souza Photography

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Our Bealtaine events are now live on both https://t.co/79HDj8xaod and https://t.co/hwSJDTiCoE!

As a part of @BealtaineFest a number of our sites are running amazing activities.
Press release here🔎https://t.co/aS6z1AFoj2
📸Clare Keogh

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To celebrate Barryscourt Castle officially re-opening, here is a sneaky behind the scenes look at the final preparations.

Visit https://t.co/QgylwbOk9V to plan your visit today!

@opwireland @kevinboxermoran @NationalMons @Corkcoco #BarryscourtCastle

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Caint agus comhrá i Caisleán Baile Átha Cliath!

Amarach, an 9ú lá de mhí Aibréan beidh caint agus comhrá eile againn i caisleán Baile Átha Cliath.

Le haghaidh níos mó eolas, dul go dtí https://t.co/ld2xDAn43d

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Update & clarification on the reopening of Castletown House and Parklands.

#CastleTownHouse #Celbridge #OPW @kevinboxermoran @castletownOPW @kfmradio @KildareNow @leinsleadernews

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Minister @kevinboxermoran has announced that #OPW staff will return to @castletownOPW !
Castletown is a vital part of the local economy & community, & continued public access reflects the State’s significant investment in restoring the House & grounds.

#CastletownHouse

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First Wednesday - Free Admission

The first Wednesday of each month access to almost 40 Heritage sites across the country is completely free on the first Wednesday of every month. For the full list of sites, visit https://t.co/ld2xDAn43d.

#Freefirstwednesday
📸Luke Myers

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Le linn Mhárta agus Aibreán, cuirfidh Gairdíní Altamont turas Gaeilge ar fáil gach Aoine ag 12 meán lae, ní gá áirithint a dhéanamh. Deis iontach do chuid Gaeilge a cleachtadh!

Chun níos mó eolais a fáil, dul go dtí https://t.co/ld2xDAnBSL

#Altamontgardens

📸Fáilte Ireland

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The Royal Hospital Kilmainham - Inspired by Les Invalides in Paris, the Royal Hospital was once a retirement home for soldiers. Now, it is a beautiful example of 17th century architecture, with a calming, formal-designed garden.

#Jewelsofhistory #Heritage

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The Office of Public Works is currently seeking to recruit a seasonal supervisor Guide on Sceilig Mhichíl.

To apply, please visit https://t.co/tP5BQ2Ce9O closing date for applications is Thursday the tenth of April at 17:30.
#Skelligmichael #Irelandjobs
📸Valerie O'Sullivan

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Scattery Island in Co. Clare are currently seeking suppliers to operate a mobile catering unit on site for the 2025 period.

For more information and to apply, contact [email protected]

@ClareCoCo #Cateringoppertunities #Scatteryisland
📸Scattery island tours

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The Main Guard - Once a courthouse, then a barracks, The Main Guard is one of Ireland's oldest civic buildings, and a rare example of classical style public architecture.

The Main Guard in Co. Tipperary is is open!

#History #Heritage #Heritageireland
@visittipp

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Focal an lae - Word of the day

Medieval - Meánaoiseach

Pronounced 'man-eish-awk'

'Tá go leor foirgníomh meánaoiseach i Carraig Phádraig.'
'There are a lot of medieval buildings at the Rock of Cashel.'

Bain úsáid as do chuid Gaeilge an Seachtain na Gaeilge seo!
#SnaG25

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A quick reminder that all of our fee paying sites offer free entry to all children under the age of 12, so the whole family can enjoy a day out of exploration, learning, and fun.

#Heritage #History #Heritageireland
@Customhouseopw

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Focal an lae - Word of the day

Lock - 'Glas'

Pounced 'Gloss'

Bain úsáid as do chuid Gaeilge an seachtain na Gaeilge seo!
#SnaG25 #Seachtainnagaeilge