Go local during heritage week 23rd - 31st August.

Go local during Heritage Week and experience the hidden gems Co Louth has to offer.

Running from Saturday 23^rd to Sunday 31^st, Heritage Week offers plenty of intrigue to keep inquisitive minds busy. In the Dundalk area, some of the events on offer include:
A Cooley Ramble:
Archaeological and Folklife Features in the Grange Irish Area which will be led by Paul Gosling. It takes place on Saturday 23rd August 10:30 AM to 15:30 PM. The meeting point is near Murphy’s Garage, Bush on the Dundalk- Carlingford road.


A Tour of St Paul’s Graveyard, Heynestown, Dundalk
Led by local historian and author Noel Sharkey. This takes place on Thursday 28 August at 7pm, meeting at Heynestown graveyard.
See a Bird, Fold a Bird
Beginners-birdwatching for children, mixed up with origami and other craft activities. Learn about waders and geese at our new hide and then help make our very own flock of paper creations. This is aimed at the under 12 year olds and will take place on Sunday 31^st August at the Lurgangreen Birdwatching Hide, Dublin Rd, Dundalk, from 12 to 2.30pm
Opening Up Our Past: Participate in Indexing Archives
Participate in a group where a Louth archivist will show you how to index a selection of archives for online access.  Knowledge of using computers is essential for 50% of participants to facilitate database entry. Results will be placed on website. This event will take place in the Old Gaol, Ardee Rd, Dundalk on Monday 25th August 9:30 AM to 13:00 PM  and on Tuesday 26th August 9:30 AM to 13:00 PM
Explore Your Archives
Open the Story Box and discover the stories, the facts, the places and the people that are at the heart of our communities. You’ll be amazed to find what lies within. This history- themed event run by the Louth County Archives Service will take place on Thursday 27^th August in the Old Gaol, Ardee Rd, Dundalk from 9.30am -1pm and from 2-4pm


While it’s no wonder that Ireland continues to attract a growing number of foreign visitors, sometimes we can be slow to appreciate the beauty on our own door steps. Heritage Week serves us a timely reminder of the many fantastic attractions which the county holds, and is a great chance to get out and enjoy it.