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Ballyvolane House - winner of the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh / Intangible Cultural Heritage Award

National Heritage Week Awards 2025

Ballyvolane House has been named the winner of the Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh / Intangible Cultural Heritage Award at the National Heritage Week Awards 2025, held at the Museum of Modern Art, Kilmainham, Dublin on 17th October.

The award celebrates outstanding projects that promote and preserve Ireland’s living traditions and cultural heritage. Ballyvolane House was honoured for its event “Celebrating Irish Road Bowling at Ballyvolane House”, held during National Heritage Week 2025.

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Historic Houses of Ireland – Autumn School 2025

Living Legacies: Public, Private and Shared Futures for Historic Houses

Join us on 21–22 October 2025 at the stunning Lisnavagh Estate, Co. Carlow for two days of inspiration, learning, and networking. Hear from leading experts, enjoy engaging panels, and celebrate Ireland’s historic houses with like-minded enthusiasts.

Highlights:

Afternoon panels & networking dinner on Tuesday (tickets sold separately)

Full-day panels & lunch on Wednesday

Panellists include Darina Allen, Catherine Fitzgerald, Laura Fitzachary (@seekthehistoric), Santina Kennedy, Robert O’Byrne AKA The Irish Aesthete and many more.

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The 2025 National Heritage Week Awards recognise the work of National Heritage Week event organisers in creating and running events that highlight our built, natural and cultural heritage. took place all over Ireland for National Heritage Week.

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