Upcoming: Three exciting Tipperary Heritage Week events next month

Heritage Week runs from Saturday, August 12 to Sunday, August 20. Here are some of the events to be hosted in Tipperary.

1. Natural Landscape, Plantlife and Wildlife of the Graves of the Leinstermen

Archaeologist Dr Siobhan Geraghty is to give a walking tour of the area around the Graves of the Leinstermen. On the walk, she talks about the plants and wildlife, the folklore and the landscape.

DATE: August 19 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

PLACE: Graves of the Leinstermen Carpark, Laghtea, Portroe

More information is available on www.heritageweek.ie.

2. Re-enactment of the Fair of Ballyporeen

There will be a re-enactment of the fair of Ballyporeen on August 13. On the day, there will be food, period dress and a pop-up museum. The event is free.

DATE: August 13, 2pm - 5:30pm

PLACE: Ballyporeen Parochial Hall

More information is available from www.heritageweek.ie.

3. Wildchild Day at Cabragh

A citizen science fun day for primary school children, classes 1-5. The children will get to explore the natural habitats of Cabragh Wetlands.

There are three two-hour sessions: 9am-11am, 12pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm .Children should wear wellies for the event.

DATE: August 12, 9am - 5pm

PLACE: Cabra Wetlands Centre Holycross.

More information is available for all these events on www.heritageweek.ie.