Heritage Week 2024

In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath.

Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August.

• Find a copy of Westmeath: History and Society in your local library
• An example of a vernacular cottage in Westmeath, submitted to our Photography with Fresh Eyes project.
• Heritage Week 2024
• Willow weaving workshop in Athlone
• Myths & Legends Monster Doodle
• Irish Heritage Lego freeplay

And remember there are always new events being added, so keep up to date with the library by visiting our www.westmeathculture.ie or check out our events page

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