Experience Ireland: National Heritage Week 2013

Experience Ireland: National Heritage Week 2013

Want to get the most out of your visit to Ireland? National Heritage Week 2013 is a must for anyone visiting Ireland this month. With hundreds of exciting events across the country, National Heritage Week 2013 is a perfect opportunity for you to experience the vast range of cultural heritage that Ireland has to offer. Read on to find out what it’s all about.

We at Celtic Hostels are Irish experts; we make it our mission to know as much as we can to give you the best. We love Ireland and we want to share it all with you! National Heritage Week 2013 is one of the best ways to learn and experience the rich history and culture of Ireland.

So what is National Heritage Week 2013 all about?

• During National Heritage Week organisations come together from across the country to put on fun and interesting events to build awareness and understanding of Irish heritage.

When does it take place?

• 17th till the 25^th August 2013.

What will be happening?

• ‘Discover the past, build the future’; the week will host hundreds of events in cities across the country ranging from medieval fairs and historical walks, to workshops and performances. For a full break down of events by location, click here.

Where will it take place?

• There are 1700 events going on across the country so check the website to find something that’s going on near you!

There will be events suitable for all ages, abilities and preferences. The vast majority of these will be FREE so there’s no excuse not to check them out and learn something new.

Missed National Heritage Week this year? Plan ahead for 2014 and book yourself into one of our centrally located Hostels in Dublin, Cork, Galway City, The Cliffs of Moher and Connemara

Check out the video that the National Heritage Council has created to better explain what’s going on for the week: check out the video here.

Blog written courtesy of our new intern Anna.