Heritage Week will take place this year from Saturday August 15th to Sunday August 23rd and, to date, there are a number of interesting events taking place in and around Boyle:
Saturday August 15th
Echoes of Immersion Art Exhibition – This exhibition presents a collection of artworks created in response to the Immersive Art Workshop held at Willowbrook Park in early June. The exhibition reflects a shared creative journey inspired by place, close observation, and immersion in the surrounding landscape. Hosted by the New Art Gallery Boyle, a welcoming space dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and supporting artists from the region and beyond, the exhibition celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community.
Friday August 21st
The Big Dig – Join The School of Irish Archaeology in the courtyard at King House, Boyle on the 21st August for free family fun and entertainment exploring the past! The replica ‘Viking House’ workshop and excavation is designed around children from 6 – 12 years of age.
Roscommon’s Forgotten Heroes – A Talk by Author Danny Tiernan. Úna Bhán Tourism Co-operative will host a public talk during National Heritage Week entitled Roscommon’s Forgotten Heroes, presented by author Danny Tiernan. The talk will explore the lives and stories of men and women from County Roscommon whose contributions and sacrifices during times of war have often been overlooked. Drawing on years of historical research, archival records, family histories, and local stories, Danny Tiernan will share the remarkable stories behind the people featured in his book.
Is Our Heritage at Risk? – Laura Burke, Social Historian, will discuss the impact of AI and technology for information gathering in Ardcarne Church of Ireland. She will examine the credibility of resources on the internet versus the reality on the ground. She will explore trusted sources of reference.
Saturday August 22nd
Boyle Abbey, Patronage and its Influence on Connacht’s Stonemasonry in the 12th & 13th Centuries – The majestic setting of Boyle Abbey will serve as the focal point of a lecture on patronage and its impact on the work of stonemasons in medieval Connaught delivered by Gary Dempsey, co-founder and creative director of Digital Heritage Age and lecturer at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) – Galway City.
Other events will be added as Heritage Week draws closer.
