Tipperary communities encouraged to organise an event for National Heritage Week 2025

The 2025 National Heritage Week website is now live, and organisers in County Tipperary and across Ireland are invited to begin submitting events for this year’s celebration, which runs from August 16 to 24.

Now in its 25th year, National Heritage Week is Ireland’s largest heritage festival, with over 2,000 events taking place annually, attended by almost 400,000 people.

Since The Heritage Council assumed responsibility for running Heritage Week in 2006, the annual event has continued to grow year on year. Last year, National Heritage Week saw a record-breaking 2,385 events registered across the country — a 25% increase on 2023. National Heritage Week is an all-island event, and most events are free to attend.

This year’s theme, Exploring Our Foundations, invites individuals and communities to reflect on the elements that underpin our shared heritage — not only historic buildings or structures, but also the natural landscapes, stories, customs and cultural practices that shape our collective identity and sense of place.

Last year, Tipperary hosted 99 registered events for Heritage week, equating to an impressive 59 events per 100,000 residents — above the national average.

From guided walks and hands-on workshops to musical performances and heritage trails, communities across the county showcased a rich tapestry of local heritage.

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