National Heritage Week 2026 in County Meath

What to Expect

National Heritage Week 2026 runs from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 August with the theme “Heritage at Risk”. County Meath typically hosts well over 125 events, making it one of the most active counties in the country. Events range from guided walks at Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Loughcrew, to talks by local historical societies, living history displays, family archaeology days, and open days at private heritage properties. The OPW runs special events at all its managed sites in Meath during the week.

Good to Know

• Heritage Week 2026: Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 August

• Full Meath event listings published at heritageweek.ie from July 2026

• Nearly all events are free; some require advance booking

• Events added up to and during the week - check heritageweek.ie regularly

• Meath County Council Heritage Office coordinates local events: meath.ie

Getting There

Events are spread across County Meath. Check heritageweek.ie for individual event locations and directions.