National Heritage Week Events in Original Irish Hotels
National Heritage Week takes place this year August 18th - 26th and is a wonderful celebration of Ireland's unique heritage. During this 9 day event, communities and individuals are encouraged to 'Make a Connection' with their national heritage.
Some of our Original Irish Hotels are getting involved and have organised events for Heritage Week you can see the full details of the events on Heritage.ie
Ballynahinch Castle : Guided Walk & Talk with Lunch
A guided walk & talk of the recently restored walled garden followed by lunch in the Fisherman’s Pub.
Date: Weds 22nd August, 12pm — 2.30pm
Cost: €25 Per Person
Telephone: +353 95 31006
Seaview House Hotel: Living History: Letter Writing 1808
As part of the Ellen Hutchins Festival, learn letter writing practices of 1808, write with a quill pen and hear about Ellen’s correspondence; with Carrie O’Flynn, re-enactor and Anne Secord, researcher.
Date:Fri 24th August, 2pm — 4pm
Telephone: +353 27 50073
Website: ellenhutchins.com
Dingle Benners Hotel: Secret Stories of Dingle
Kevin O’Shea will share Dingles best kept secrets as he meanders through the streets of Dingle town. Enjoy complimentary Tea/Coffee & Pastries on your return to Dingle Benners Hotel.
Date: Weds 22nd August, 10am — 12pm
Cost: Adult €12, Child €6, Concession €10, Family €25 Telephone: +353 66 9151638 Website: dinglebenners.com
Brooklodge & Macreddin Village:The Macreddin Mile, A Guided Walk
A self-guided walk along The Macreddin Mile tells the historical story of local landmarks, plants and wild life.Special walk with local historian on Sunday 19 August 5—7pm.
Date: Sunday 18th —26th August, 7am—9pm
Telephone: 0402 36444
Website: brooklodge.com
Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo
Westport Walking Tour
Enjoy a complimentary guided walking tour of Westport as part of your stay with us in conjunction with Westport Walking Tours. Date: 20th - 24th August, 10am - 4pm
Cost: Free with stay
Buswells Hotel
Pop Up Gaeltacht - to encourage the use of Irish in everyday life. This is a chance to speak Irish or to brush up. All levels welcome.
Date:22 August, 7pm - 9pm
Cost: Free
A Gaelic Revival Literary Cabaret -Celebrating the Gaelic Revival with music, comedy and drama. Singer/songwriter John Spillane brings his popular ‘Irish Songs we Learned at School'. Works by Lady Gregory, W.B. Yeats and others.
Date:19 August, 7pm - 9pm
Cost Free, Booking is required here;