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National Heritage Week runs from 15 to 23 August 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a series of tours ‘as Gaeilge’ at various OPW locations nationwide as part of National Heritage Week. This initiative celebrates the Irish language, offering visitors a unique experience of Ireland’s built heritage.

Visitors will have the opportunity to join in free Irish language tours at OPW locations, guided by knowledgeable staff who will share interesting insights and stories in our native language. From historical buildings to breath-taking locations, these tours offer a valuable cultural experience for all who attend. Participating locations include Anne’s Grove Gardens, Altamont Gardens, Áras an Uachtaráin, Castletown House, Donegal Castle, Doneraile Court and Estate, Emo Court, Glebe Gallery, Hore Abbey, Kilkenny Castle, Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Magazine Fort, National Botanic Gardens, Portumna Castle, Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham Castle, Royal Hospital Kilmainham and Sligo Abbey.

Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran said: “National Heritage Week offers a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to engage with Ireland’s rich cultural and built heritage. This year, I am delighted to announce that the OPW will be offering tours in Irish so that individuals, groups and families can experience our heritage sites through the Irish language”.

Join us for a celebration of Irish Language and Culture during National Heritage Week at OPW Heritage Sites. For more information and a full list of events see links below or visitwww.heritageireland.ie/heritageweek/irish. Heritage Week runs from the 15 to 23 August 2026.

OPW spokespersons are available for interview upon request.

Please [email protected] more information and to arrange an interview.

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For more information about the events please see links below:

Turas as Gaeilge – Gairdíní Garrán Anna –link

Turas as Gaeilge – Gairdíní Altamont –link

Turas as Gaeilge - Áras an Uachtaráin agus Gairdíní –link

Castletown House and Parklands, Co. Kildare

Turas as Gaeilge – Teach Bhaile an Chaisleáin –link

Teacht chuig Caisleán Dhún na nGall –link

Donerail Court and Estate, Co. Cork

Turas as Gaeilge – Cúirt agus Eastát Dhún ar Aill –link

Turas as Gaeilge – Cúirt Ioma -link

Glebe Gallery and Garden, Co. Donegal

Turas as Gaeilge – Teach agus Gailearaí Gléibe –link

Bilingual tour of Hore Abbey -link

Turas as Gaeilge - Caisleán Chill Chainnigh -link

Turas as Gaeilge - Phriosún Cill Mhaighneann –link

Turas as Gaeilge – Dún na hArmlainne Páirc and Fhionnuisce –link

National Botanic Garden, Glasnevin

Turas as Gaeilge – Gairdíní Náisiúnta Lus na hÉireann -link

Turas as Gailge – Músaem na bPiarsach -link

Turas as Gaeilge – Caisleán Phort Omna –link

Turas treoraithe ar Chaisleán Rath Fearnáin –link

Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin

Turas as Gaeilge – Ospidéal Ríoga Chill Mhaighneann –link

Turais treoraithe de Mhainister Shligigh trí mheán na Gaeilge –link