Education is at the heart of The Heritage Councils work
programme. With knowledge comes a greater sense of
responsibility and appreciation of the value of Heritage as it
contributes to our quality of life. Under the Heritage Act, 1995
[PDF 96KB], the Heritage Council's role is "to promote interest,
education, knowledge and pride in, and facilitate the
appreciation and enjoyment of the national heritage". Education
is therefore at the heart of the Heritage Council's work
programme and we work with a variety of stakeholders such as
public authorities, educational bodies, private organisations
and individuals to generate, coordinate, support and promote
initiatives that will educate about our national heritage.
National Heritage Week The Heritage Council coordinates and
promotes National Heritage Week. In 2012, over 600,000 people
attended a record 1,500 events around the country during the
week in August. It involved over 900 event organisers from
community groups and volunteers, cultural institutions, and stat