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Learning about bats, Vikings, Bronze Age horns and much more - Heritage in Schools Scheme new website launched

News

Tuesday, 12^th September: A new website aimed at increasing participation in the Heritage in Schools Scheme has been launched today by The Heritage Council.

The new website (http://www.heritageinschools.i...) allows schools to find a local Heritage Expert and book a school visit, as well as access a range of classroom resources which teach children how to build a giant nest, create a butterfly garden or make their own family tree, for example.

Viking Tours

Places to Visit

Step back in time and sail with the Vikings

Donna Gilligan

Specialist

Donna is an archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the heritage and museums sector for over fifteen years. She runs Scéal Heritage Consultancy (www.scealheritage.com), working with museum...

Dave Swift

Specialist

During Dave’s school visit, Irish archaeology is animated for the children as they experience an engaging demonstration on domestic and military life during a given historical period as chosen by the ...

Dublinia - Experience Viking & Medieval Dublin

Places to Visit

Dublinia, one of Ireland’s top school attractions, has three exhibitions currently running – ‘Viking Dublin’, ‘Medieval Dublin’ and ‘History Hunters’ – an exciting interactive archaeology exhibition!

Wicklow In Early Middle Ages

Resources

By the year AD 800 Ireland had become a favourite target of the Scandinavian warriors known as 'Vikings'. They arrived by sea in their sturdy ships in search of loot. This booklet provides information about Co. Wicklow during this period.

Dublin Castle

Places to Visit

Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction.

Powerstown Educate Together National School holds it's annual Heritage Week

News

Last November Aoife McGonige from Powerstown E.T.N.S. got in touch with us to tell us about their plans to hold a Heritage Week in January. The Heritage in Schools Scheme was delighted to offer some support for the event.

Frankie Callaghan

Specialist

Frankie is an archaeologist, heritage-educator and ancient craft specialist. She holds a PhD Track (MPhil) and BA (Hons) in Archaeology; and through her company Explore Archaeology, has facilitated ar...

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

Places to Visit

Dalkey Castle is one of the seven fortified town houses/castles of Dalkey. The castles were built to store the goods which were off-loaded in Dalkey during the Middle Ages, when Dalkey acted as the port for Dublin.

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Learning about bats, Vikings, Bronze Age horns and much more - Heritage in Schools Scheme new website launched

Viking Tours

Donna Gilligan

Dave Swift

Dublinia - Experience Viking & Medieval Dublin

Wicklow In Early Middle Ages

Dublin Castle

Powerstown Educate Together National School holds it's annual Heritage Week

Frankie Callaghan

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre