TAKE PART IN WICKLOW HERITAGE WEEK 2008 EVENTS!

Issued 04th July 2008

Wicklow County Tourism is delighted to announce that a whole host of events to celebrate Heritage Week will take place around the county between 25th August and 2nd September. Most of these events are free of charge and are fun and educational family outings. There is a huge range of activities on offer catering for everyone.

Wicklow events include Whale Watch Ireland 2008 at Bray Head, a family Heritage Treasure Hunt at the Wicklow Mountains National Park, Avoca Mines Guided Walk, Guided walk through Glendalough’s graveyard.

Heritage Week is part of European Heritage Days, a joint initiative of the Council of Europe and the EU, which has been organized for the past fifteen years to celebrate the unity and diversity of Europe’s heritage. In Ireland, Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the Heritage Council.

Full details and a search facility for events is available on www.heritageweek.ie. An events listing is also available from local libraries, tourist offices and local authority heritage offices. This year’s colourful campaign aims to reach new audiences with the message – Look Forward, Look Back, Look Around. You can also find out more information by dialing 1850 200878.

Keep up to date with all the festivals and events taking place around the Garden County by visiting Wicklow County Tourism’s dedicated Festival section.