Heritage Week 2026

Name: Heritage Week 2026
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-22
Location: County Offaly

Heritage Week 2026 is a culture and history festival taking place in the Midlands region of Ireland, including counties Laois, Westmeath, and Offaly. The week-long event features a diverse program of activities such as guided tours, oral history sessions, and historical walks designed to explore the region's rich heritage.

Date: Aug 15-22, 2026
Location: County Offaly

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Event summary

Highlights

guided visit of Mountmellick Masonic Lodge
oral history session on life on the Shannon and Lough Ree
historical walk exploring medieval Kilcormac Pieta

Heritage Week 2026 is an annual culture and history festival celebrated across Ireland's Midlands region, encompassing events in counties Laois, Westmeath, and Offaly. Running from August 15 to August 22, 2026, the program is increasingly seen as a 'gig-going festival' due to a growing public interest in heritage. Attendees can participate in a variety of events throughout the week, offering deep dives into local history and culture.

Specific activities mentioned for the 2026 program include a guided visit of Mountmellick Masonic Lodge in Laois, an oral history session with Thomás McNamara exploring life on the Shannon and Lough Ree at Athlone Library in Westmeath, and "A Walk Back In Time" in Kilcormac, Offaly, which delves into the history of the medieval Kilcormac Pieta at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These events are curated by local heritage officers, providing unique opportunities to engage with the area's past.

Practical details

Before attending

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