Celebrate the June Bank Holiday weekend with exciting events at OPW locations nationwide

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce a series of events taking place at various locations across the country this June Bank Holiday. From history tours to art exhibitions and nature activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Step back in time at the Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre and find out what it was like to be a 17th century soldier under the watchful eye of a Drill Sergeant.

For nature enthusiasts, the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin is providing free drop by activities for kids. Visitors can also participate in free guided tours of the gardens or for more specialised tours, the Pollinators Paradise Tour explores the phenomenon of pollination.

Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre, Casino Marino, Farmleigh and Pearse Museum are hosting art exhibitions over the bank holiday weekend. Visitors can immerse themselves in paintings and prints exploring themes of the body and public spaces, megalithic art to Japanese artists.

From skulls to severed saints’ heads, Dublin Castle is offering a specialised Art Tour that explores the ‘dark side’ of the art collection at Dublin Castle. Visitors can also take a guided Irish Language Tour of the Castle learning all about the history of the site with an experienced ISL interpreter.

Chairman of the OPW, John Conlon, said “As we approach the June Bank Holiday weekend, the Office of Public Works is delighted to invite the public to explore Ireland’s rich tapestry of heritage. Our historic sites, from ancient castles to serene gardens, offer a unique window into the past.

This weekend, we are proud to present a series of engaging events, whether you are a history enthusiast, a family seeking adventure, or someone looking to connect with nature, there is something for everyone to enjoy.”

Join us this June bank Holiday weekend for fun-filled events at OPW locations across the country. For more information and a full list of events see links below or visit www.heritageireland.ie.

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For more information about the events please see links below:

Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Meath

Living History – Bringing the 17th Century to life - link

Brú na Boinne Visitor Centre

Dreamlines at Knowth Art Exhibition – link

Casino Marino, Dublin

Sightseers by James Hanley RHA - link

Dublin Castle, Dublin

Casimir Markievicz – a Polish Artist in Bohemian Dublin – link

Irish Sign Language Tour – link

Specialised Art Tour – link

Farmleigh, Dublin

Kwaidan – Encounters with Lafcadio Hearn - link

National Botanic Garden, Glasnevin

Daily Guided Tours - link

Kids Drop-by Activities - link

Themed Tour: Pollinators Paradise – link

Pearse Museum, Dublin

Lost Moments – link

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Office of Public Works (OPW)

The OPW provides accommodation for government services and manages much of the State’s property portfolio.

It cares for 780 heritage sites, including national monuments, historic parks, gardens and buildings. It is the government’s principal engineering agency, providing an engineering service to the Flood Risk Management and Estate Portfolio Management functions of the OPW as well as to other government departments.