Over 90 events in Donegal to celebrate Heritage Week

Over 90 events are planned for Heritage Week in County Donegal so there should be something for everyone to enjoy.

That’s the message from the County Donegal Heritage Office, Joseph Gallagher. National Heritage Week kicks off this Saturday, August 12 and continues until Sunday, August 20 and most events are free.

The full programme of events in your area is available online at: www.heritageweek.ie

“This year’s theme is Living Heritage and everyone is invited to explore the traditions, practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down through the generations” explained Mr Gallagher,

“There is a tremendous programme of events organised by heritage organisations, community groups and individuals across the county. The success of Heritage Week relies on those people who organise events and those people who support them.

"The variety of events planned this year is impressive. It includes traditional skills demonstrations, guided walks, heritage site visits, field trips, heritage open houses, exhibitions, talks, workshops, artisan fairs, historical re-enactments, launch events and children’s activities,” he said.

Two days during Heritage Week have a particular theme: Saturday, August 19 is ‘Wild Child Day’ and encourages children and families to get outdoors to enjoy and explore the heritage and biodiversity in their locality while Sunday, August 20 is ‘Water Heritage Day’ and celebrates Ireland’s water and how our history and heritage has been shaped by the sea, rivers, lakes and wetlands.