Heritage in Schools Archaeology Day 2026
We look forward to welcoming over 600 children and their teachers to our HQ garden for this year's Archaeology Day.
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Heritage in Schools features on Countrywide
Heritage in Schools Specialist Vincent O'Sullivan and the children of Cullahill National School in Co Laois spoke to Countrywide's Della Kilroy recently during a tour of Vincent's farm and Cullahill Mountain
Celebrating Irish Calendar Customs
The Heritage Council is delighted to continue its celebration of Irish Calendar Customs by offering free Heritage in Schools visits to primary schools to mark Bealtaine on 1 May.
Researching and Writing Irish History Books for Young Readers
To understand the present, we must know the story of our past. History provides us with the opportunity to learn about what and who went before us and why we live in the world we live in today. It enables us to celebrate successes and learn from the failures of bygone days.
Celebrating Irish Calendar Customs
Primary schools are invited to celebrate Imbolc, the feast day of St Brigid, and the arrival of spring by bringing these themes to life in the classroom through a free Heritage in Schools visit on 2nd February 2026.
Unwrap Ireland’s Heritage – Free Heritage in Schools visits this December!
The Heritage Council is delighted to offer FREE Heritage in Schools visits to primary schools from 1–5 December as a festive thank-you to schools who regularly engage with the scheme and support heritage education throughout the year. This is our way of saying thank you for your ongoing commitment to bringing Ireland’s rich heritage to life for your students.
Have Your Say in our Website Redevelopment
Have your say in our website redevelopment and help shape the future of the Heritage Council’s website.
Celebrating 25 years of the Heritage in Schools Programme
The Heritage in Schools Scheme provides a panel of Heritage Specialists on Ireland’s natural, cultural and built heritage, who visit primary schools to help children and their teachers learn about and appreciate their local heritage. The scheme supports the stated aims and objectives of the Social, Scientific and Environmental Education (SESE) curriculum and provides an additional educational tool and resource for teachers. The six videos below were commissioned to mark the scheme’s 25th anniversary and they highlight various stories from the programme, featuring the voices of those who have benefited from it and those who have contributed to its nationwide success.
Celebrate Samhain with a Free Heritage in Schools Visit – Limited Places Available!
🎃Celebrate Samhain and the end of the harvest season with a free Heritage in Schools visit for your school! We’re delighted to offer 100 fully funded visits, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each school may apply for one free visit, which must take place between 3rd and 7th November 2025. These visits are fully funded by the Heritage Council.
Heritage in Schools Roadshow visits Sligo
On Friday, 19th September, our Heritage in Schools Roadshow visited Sligo. In collaboration with Sligo Education Centre and the Heritage and Biodiversity Officers from Sligo County Council, we hosted a day of fun and interactive heritage workshops.
Heritage in Schools Specialists - networking days 2025
School's out so our hardworking Heritage in Schools Specialists had time to attend our annual networking days recently.
Heritage in Schools Archaeology Day 2025
Over 600 children and 65 teachers and SNAs from local Kilkenny primary schools gathered at Áras na hOidhreachta on 13th June for our third annual Heritage in Schools Archaeology Day.