Photo: Mark StedmanWicklow’s heritage projects could be in running for this year’s heritage awards. The National Heritage Awards 2021, will recognise successful heritage projects showcased during this year’s National Heritage Week. Organised by the Heritage Council, this year’s seven award categories include an award which recognises the best heritage project in each county. Heritage Council Chief Executive Virginia Teehan, said: ‘The National Heritage Awards provides an opportunity to reflect on the dedication and enthusiasm of the National Heritage Week project organisers and to celebrate the success of their heritage projects.’Other award categories include heritage hero, heritage newcomers, heritage sharing, heritage for all ages, water heritage and wild child, which will acknowledge a National Heritage Week project which successfully encourages children and families to drop the devices, jump off the couch and get outdoors to explore the heritage in their locality. All participants who successfully upload a heritage project on the National Heritage Week website by Monday, August 30 will be considered for a National Heritage Award.

Source: Irish Independent August 31, 2021 18:21 UTC