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Heritage in Schools takes to the road

Our Heritage in Schools Specialists enjoy an annual networking day each year, usually at the end of June when schools break for the summer. This year we decided to hold smaller regional events instead of one main event in the midlands, so our team took to the road for a week and met as many specialists as possible. We had a fabulous week of meetings in Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre, The Burren College of Art and Glenveagh National Park.

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Heritage in Schools day for Carlow schools on 2nd May

On 2nd May Carlow College, St Patrick’s, will be blitzed by a group of Heritage Specialists from the Heritage Council’s Heritage in Schools programme. Carlow primary schools are invited to join us for a day of fun and interactive heritage workshops which will cover topics such as archaeology, biodiversity, heritage crafts and storytelling. This is a FREE day and lunches will be provided.

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Tullamore selected for the first ever Heritage in Schools Blitz 2024!

Over a two-day period, on 25 & 26 April, Tullamore primary schools will be blitzed by Heritage Specialists from the Heritage Council’s Heritage in Schools programme. The visiting Specialists will deliver all sorts of interesting facts on Offaly’s rich built, natural and cultural heritage. Visits can be to the classroom, the school yard or further afield and will be FREE OF CHARGE.

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DLR launch Hedgerow Toolkit for Schools

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage launched the Hedgerow Toolkit for Schools. This booklet has been developed to assist teachers in explaining the value of our hedgerows and to engage children on the subject of hedgerows, biodiversity and climate change through interesting activities.

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Heritage in Schools announces ongoing support for Forest School programmes in 2023

The advantages of Forest School programmes are evident now more than ever when the benefits of the outdoor classroom and nature are at an all-time high and the programme fits very well with the aims and objectives of the Heritage in Schools programme which promotes the outdoor classroom and hands-on, interactive learning. The Heritage Council will continue to support Forest School programmes in 2023. The programme will be offered by certified Forest School Leaders on the Heritage in Schools Panel.

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Travelling Voices

A great afternoon this week in Enniscorthy Library at the screening and launch of "Travelling Voices" - a 20 minute video filmed in July and August, 2022 highlighting the rich culture and heritage of the travelling community in Co. Wexford. The film, which was filmed and produced by Heritage in Schools Specialist Rachel Uí Fhaoláin (Ceol Mo Chroí) and Digital Storyteller/Filmmaker John Ó Faoláin (Traditional Archive Channel), explores the rich culture of the Travelling Community in Wexford. The film was funded by The Heritage Council through our Heritage in Schools programme.  Watch it here https://youtu.be/MNn8SThnDF0

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Free Heritage in Schools visits for Science Week 13-20 November 2022

Calling all primary schools! To celebrate Science Week Ireland we're providing FREE #HeritageinSchools visits between 13-20 November!  Browse our Directory of Heritage Specialists, contact a Specialist to agree date and submit your booking through our online booking page. For more info: mwalsh@heritagecouncil.ie

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