An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, launched the Creative Ireland Programme / Clár Éire Ildánach - a major cross-governmental initiative and legacy project of Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme - on Thursday 8 December in the National Gallery of Ireland.
The Chairman of the Heritage Council, Conor Newman, has decided to step down after eight years in the post.
Workshops were facilitated to enable people to learn about the traditional craft of
currach building coupled with the historical importance of our local and
national waterways, while building a traditional sea currach, decorated with
Celtic carvings, all through the medium of Irish, mar chéiliuradh ar son Bliain
na Gaeilge 2018.
This is a series of eight 20 minute podcasts by academic researchers and leaders of major Irish heritage institutions.
Go Wild in Galway festival celebrated the natural heritage of the city and connected people with nature.
Waterford Treasures sourced a pair of Regency mirrors dated about 1810, for public display. The mirrors had a trade label on the back confirmed the mirrors were made by Richard Jackson of 5 Essex Bridge.