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Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

As Heritage Week kicks off, we meet people restoring historic buildings and keeping traditional skills alive in Westmeath, Laois and Carlow.

FEATURES 12 August 2026

Heritage Week 2026: ‘this will see the house on for another 70 or 80 years’

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The Gaeltacht homes keeping Irish alive

The Gaeltacht homes keeping Irish alive

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‘A full fridge of his favourites can only mean one thing – my son is visiting’

‘A full fridge of his favourites can only mean one thing – my son is visiting’

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Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

‘Tim and I have hosted a plethora of students over the years'

‘Tim and I have hosted a plethora of students over the years'

‘Tim and I have hosted a plethora of students over the years'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 10 September 2025

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‘I love the mild days of September. It’s lovely to sit outside, cuppa in hand'

‘I love the mild days of September. It’s lovely to sit outside, cuppa in hand'

For everything there is a season and September is no exception, writes Margaret Leahy.

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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen and Audrey Kane.

MY FARMING WEEK 1 January 1970

Say Tally Ho to some countryside bliss

Say Tally Ho to some countryside bliss

A rustic house, that has had a recent make-over and comes to the market set on 4ac of land with six stables ticks a lot of boxes for anyone on the lookout for an equine property in the south east.

FOR SALE 1 January 1970

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?