What’s on in Dublin during National Heritage Week

Designed to bring awareness to our culture and nature, National Heritage Week is host to a number of free events all over the country. With the help of local communities, the Heritage Council had created a week of fun-filled, family-friendly events.

 

Here are some of the highlights of things happening all across Dublin:

 

Family Tour of the National Gallery

On Tuesday, 26^th and Thursday, 28^th August at 12:30pm and 13:15pm there will be a family tour of the gallery. This is a free event. 

 

Carrickgollogan Woods and Ballycorus Leadmines, Murphy’s Lane

Taking place on Sunday, 31^st August, this walk will take up on the newly developed Dublin Mountains Way where you will get to see the old tunnels of the Leadmines and explore Carrickgollaghan.

 

Drop-in Family Drawing Sessions, National Gallery of Ireland

Taking place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week, this family-fun drop-in session will ensure your little one can express their creativity. The event is free and there will be plenty of art supplies and activity sheets to work with.

 

Newgrange Willow Design Willow Workshop, Rush Public Library

Especially for kids aged between five and 12, this event takes place on Wednesday, 27^th August at 3:00pm and 4:30pm. The workshop is free and kids will be able to create Butterfly and Willow dream-catchers.