Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre, Granard hosts 'Living Heritage Day' on Sunday

Ros McAdden and Déirdre Orme of Knights and Conquests with event presenter Gráinne Seoige

placeholder image — Ros McAdden and Déirdre Orme of Knights and Conquests with event presenter Gráinne Seoige

The National Lottery has recently come on board as a collaborative partner with National Heritage Week. To celebrate they hosted a panel event last Wednesday to discuss Living Heritage with a line-up of experts in the fields of history, GAA, social media, Irish language, food heritage and more.

Déirdre Orme and Ros McAdden were delighted to represent Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre, Granard, Co Longford at the event in the Airfield Estate, Dublin.

The panel guests included Michael Duignan (Offaly GAA), Catriona Crowe (formerly of National Archives), Regina Sexton (UCC) and Séaghan O’Súilleabháin (@The Kerry Cowboy) who shared their experiences and thoughts on our Living Heritage.

National Heritage Week commenced on Saturday, August 12 and runs until Sunday, August 20. The Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre will host their signature 'Living Heritage Day' on Sunday, August 20 from 12noon onwards, with special guests, The Horsemen of Éire.