Heritage Ireland

Free

‘The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921’ Exhibition.

Kilmainham Gaol Museum

24/10/2025 - 28/10/2026
10:30 am - 5:45 pm

Free

Tree Tours at Altamont Gardens

Altamont Gardens

Every Thursday at 12: 00 and 3:00 p.m.

Free

Detective and Nature trails for budding sleuths

Ennis Friary

01/06/2026 - 31/08/2026

Summer Activities for Kids – Scattery Island ⛵

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

01/06/2026 - 23/09/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Outdoor Yoga Class

Annes Grove Gardens

Sunday mornings at 10am during June, July and August 2026
Suitable for all the family.

Free

The Oceanic Odyssey of Oscar The Octopus 🐙

Charles Fort Military Fortress

20/06/2026 - 31/08/2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wild Garden Adventures: Pond Dipping

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

This event takes place on:
Wednesday 1st July
11:00 am and 2:30 pm

Wednesday July 22nd
11:00 am and 2:30 pm 

Boat Trip to Parke’s Castle and Tour

Parke’s Castle

Every Wednesday from 1st July 2026

Wildflowers: The Accidental Garden

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

This tour takes place on Wednesdays during the month of July as follows:
1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd July

and

Saturdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July

Summer Daily Guided Tours

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

Tours daily 11.30am and 3pm in July and August 

Free

Monuments in Focus: A Visual Exploration of Ireland’s Archaeological Heritage

Rathfarnham Castle

09/07/2026 - 30/08/2026
10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sketching among the stones

Old Mellifont Cistercian Abbey Monastic Site

The sessions will be from 11am -2pm on Thursday July 9th and Thursday July 23rd

Free

Music in the Gardens : St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band

Kilkenny Castle

12th July 3:00 - 4:00 pm
19th July 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Bully’s Acre Cemetery Tour

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Tours will take place on:

18/07/2026 2 - 3:30 pm
19/07/2026 12 - 1:30 pm
25/07/2026 2 - 3:00 pm
26/07/2026 12 - 1:30 pm
2/08/2026 12 - 1:30 pm
08/08/2026 2 -3:30 pm
09/08/2026 12 - 1:30 pm
16/08/2026 12 - 1:30 pm
22/08/2026 2 - 3:30 pm
30/08/2026 12 - 1:30 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Interpreted Tour – Custom House Visitor Centre

Custom House Visitor Centre

18/07/2026 - 18/07/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Wildflower Meadow Walk and Talk with ecologist Linda Gilsenan.

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

18/07/2026 - 18/07/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Dungarvan Castle

Dungarvan Castle

18/07/2026 - 18/07/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Tintern Abbey

Tintern Cistercian Abbey

19/07/2026 - 19/07/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Glebe House and Gallery

Glebe Gallery and Garden – Derek Hill House

19/07/2026 - 19/07/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life -Sunday, 19 July 26

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

19/07/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ramelli-Savigni-Leathwood Guitar Trio

Castletown House and Parklands

24/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Irish In Europe: An illustrated talk by Professor Thomas O’Connor on the Irish influence on European society and culture

Rathfarnham Castle

25/07/2026 - 25/07/2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Derrynane House

Daniel O’Connell House – Derrynane House

25/07/2026 - 25/07/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Talk by John Anderson, gardener to the King of England – Altamont Gardens

Altamont Gardens

28/07/2026 - 28/07/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wild Garden Adventures: Bird Safari

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

29/07/2026 - 29/07/2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Red Hugh and Three Women

Donegal Castle

31/07/2026 - 31/07/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Farmer’s Market – Sunday 2 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

02/08/2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Monday, 3 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

03/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

‘From Emperor to Queen’ with The ConTempo String Quartet

Rathfarnham Castle

06/08/2026 - 06/06/2026
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Stained Glass Suncatcher Workshop

St. Mary’s Church Gowran

07/08/2026
Sessions:
11:00am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Conolly Family Connections: The Social Networking of Power

Castletown House and Parklands

08/08/2026 - 09/08/2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Belfast Blitz of 1941 and the Irish Response

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Guild of Irish Lacemakers at Pearse Museum

Pearse Museum – St. Enda’s Park

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Free Guided Tours by Guides in 12th Century Style Dress

Old Mellifont Cistercian Abbey Monastic Site

15/08/2026
16/08/2026
23/08/2026

11:30am - 4pm

Free

Traditional Willow Basket Making on Scattery Island

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

15 August, 11:15am - 4:45pm
17 August, 10:15am - 1:45pm

Free

Plein Air Painting Workshop

Glebe Gallery and Garden – Derek Hill House

15/08/2026 12:00 - 4:00 pm
22/08/2026 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Ferns Comhaltas at Ferns Castle

Ferns Castle

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Heritage Week Tours at Ballyhack Castle

Ballyhack Castle

15/08/2026 - 23/08/2026

Heritage Week Daily Guided tours of Scattery Island

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

15/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Free

Free Admission Day at Charles Fort on Saturday 15th August 2026

Charles Fort Military Fortress

Guided Tours available at: 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm

Free

Ferns Castle Craft Fair

Ferns Castle

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Guided Tour of Ennis Friary Heritage Site

Ennis Friary

15/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Heritage Week : Free Admission to Reginald’s Tower

Reginald’s Tower

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Free

Archery Demonstration at Athenry Castle

Athenry Castle

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Paint your own Medieval Mellifont Tile

Old Mellifont Cistercian Abbey Monastic Site

16/08/2026
18/08/2026
20/08/2026
23/08/2026

Free

“Unearthed” LEGO Mission Challenge!

Donegal Castle

16/08/2026
Demonstrations at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm.

Free

Storylines – Storytelling Tour of the River Shannon

Portumna Castle and Gardens

16th August 2026
2:30 pm - 3.30 pm
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

Clonmacnoise Monastic Site

15/08/2026 - 15/08/2026
4:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Le Cheile Choir at Ennis Friary

Ennis Friary

16/08/2026 - 16/08/2026
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Napoleonic Gun Battery talk on Scattery Island for Heritage Week

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

16/08/2026 - 16/08/2026
12:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Free

Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 16 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

16/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Errigal Handweaver at Donegal Castle

Donegal Castle

17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free

Lunchtime Garden Walk

Glebe Gallery and Garden – Derek Hill House

17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Chronicles Experience Candle Making Workshop at Ferns Castle

Ferns Castle

17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Titanic and her Kildare Connections

Maynooth Castle

17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Behind Every Great Man… the FitzGerald Women and their Connections

Maynooth Castle

18/08/2026 - 18/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Antiquities Roadshow

Reginald’s Tower

18/08/2026 - 18/08/2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

The Big Dig Workshop at Kells Priory

Kells Priory

19/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Guided Tour of James Fort, led by William Butler.

Charles Fort Military Fortress

19/08/2026 - 19/08/2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Free

A History of the Limerick to Tralee Railway Line.

Reginald’s Tower

20th August 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
This is a Free event but booking is essential.

Free

Heritage Talks on Dunmore Cave

Dunmore Cave

20/08/2026
21/08/2026
22/08/2026
23/08/2026

Free

The Wizard Earl of Kildare

Maynooth Castle

21/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

John Walsh (Flamenco guitar), David Power (uilleann pipes) & Marja Gaynor (Baroque violin)

Castletown House and Parklands

21/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Free

A History of the Waterford to Rosslare Railway line.

Tintern Cistercian Abbey

21/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Stone Stories: Carving Limestone in Medieval Clare

Ennis Friary

21/08/2026 - 21/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Free

Dig and Discover at Ennis Friary!

Ennis Friary

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Free

The Hidden Layers of Gold – Discovering the Traditional Art of Gilding

The Main Guard

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

“Beneath The Bastion”, Special Guided Tours to the interior of the Charles Bastion.

Charles Fort Military Fortress

22/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Guided Breathwork in Donegal Castle with Rory Price

Donegal Castle

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Seaweed Soap making on Scattery Island

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
11:00 am - 5:30 pm

Steamships, Famine, Cattle, and the Transformation of Dublin Port 1820-1860

Rathfarnham Castle

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Free

Reginald’s Tower Auf Deutsch

Reginald’s Tower

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Roscommon Castle

22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Ferns Comhaltas at Ferns Castle

Ferns Castle

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Yoga at Donegal Castle with Sarah Mo

Donegal Castle

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spinning Yarn on Scattery Island

Scattery Island Monastic Site and Visitor Centre

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

An Italian Tour of Ennis Medieval Friary

Ennis Friary

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre

Corlea Iron Age Roadway and Visitor Centre

23/08/2026 - 23/08/2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday, 23 August

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

23/08/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

The National Concert Hall Gamelan Orchestra of Ireland

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

28/08/2026 - 28/08/2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

The Isobars: Met Eireann Choir

National Botanic Garden of Ireland – Glasnevin

30/08/2026 - 29/08/2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

An evening with Zoë Conway and John McIntyre

Rathfarnham Castle

03/09/2026 - 03/09/2026
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour of Sligo Abbey

Sligo Abbey

04/09/2026 - 04/09/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Farmer’s Market – Sunday 6 September

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

06/09/2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Emo Court

Emo Court and Estate

12/09/2026 - 12/09/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Drogheda Brass Band – Sunday 13 September

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

13/09/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Living History: Bringing the 17th century to life -Sunday 13 September

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

13/09/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Culture Night at the Custom House

Custom House Visitor Centre

18/09/2026 - 18/09/2026
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Irish sign Language Tour – Castletown House

Castletown House and Parklands

19/09/2026 - 19/09/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Irish Sign Language Tour – Donegal Castle

Donegal Castle

19/09/2026 - 19/09/2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Literary Tour of The Custom House

Custom House Visitor Centre

Tours take place at 11:30am on:
Monday 28th September
Wednesday 30th September
Saturday 3rd October
Tuesday 6th October
Sunday 11th October

The Dark Side of The Custom House Tour

Custom House Visitor Centre

Tours take place at 11:30am on:
Tuesday 29th September
Friday 2nd October
Sunday 4th October
Monday 5th October
Friday 9th October

Famine and Workhouse Tour for Dublin Festival of History

Custom House Visitor Centre

Tuesday 29th September
Thursday 1st October
Saturday 10th October

Free

Living History:-Bringing the 17th century to life – Sunday 4 October

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

04/10/2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Oldbridge Christmas Fair – Saturday & Sunday 28-29 November

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

28/11/2026 - 29/11/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

Living History tour:-Bringing the 19th century to life – Sunday 6 December 12 noon

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre – Oldbridge Estate

06/12/2026
12:00 am

Free

Living History tour:-Bringing the 19th century to life – Sunday 6 December – 2.30pm

06/12/2026
2:30 pm