Many thanks to the wonderful Ralph Smyth, OPW Tour Guide extraordinaire, who treated the students and staff of the Culture and Heritage Studies Course to an atmospheric, spine-tingling, compelling and completely unforgettable experience at St Mary’s Abbey Chapter House today #OPW #heritage #dublin

Striking to retain his Osaka Pro Championship this past Sunday in Osaka, Ryuya Matsufusa drives through challenger Shu Asakawa with authority #OPW #wrestlesky

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the OPW
Many OPW heritage sites have now reopened for the 2026 visitor season. Celebrate the day by exploring Ireland’s castles, gardens and historic places.
Plan your visit at heritageireland.ie and explore the extraordinary.
#StPatricksDay #HeritageIreland #OPW

Banner for Apprenticeship Expo on March 26, 2026, from 9:30am to 4pm at Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, hosted by County Meath Chamber and OPW.

Excited for the 2026 Apprenticeship Expo at Knightbrook Hotel, Trim! Explore opportunities and register now 🔗 www.eventbrite.ie/e/apprenticeship-expo-20... #OPW #Apprenticeships #PublicServiceCareers #GenerationApprenticeship #SkillsDevelopment #CareerPathways

Marking #InternationalWomensDay (8 March), OPW Heritage Sites are hosting special events celebrating inspiring women in Irish history.
Kilmainham Gaol | The Custom House | National Botanic Gardens
Details: https://cutt.ly/IWDEvents

#IWD2026 #OPW #HeritageIreland

As the Osaka Tag Tournament got underway last Sunday, Tsubasa tried artfully submitting double tough shooter, Motonobu Tezuka…based on a perfect set of ringside photos by @(twitter)mjk_pw100 #opw #wrestlesky

Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 shortlisted for Architectural Project of the Year at Irish Building & Design Awards 2025!
Learn more: https://youtu.be/7B5vC1ayx-o?si=pD0RhW24qNTeGUq-

#OPW #RosslareEuroport #IrishBuildingDesignAwards #Infrastructure #Architecture #PublicWorks #BuiltEnvironment

Delighted to announce two @OPW projects shortlisted at #BATYA2026!
🌟 Rosslare EuroPort Terminal 7 & Ireland's Pavilion at Expo 2025.
Learn more 🔗 https://buildingoftheyear.ie/
#OPW #BuiltEnvironment #PublicSectorDesign #ArchitectureAwards #InfrastructureExcellence

Heritage Card | Heritage Ireland A year packed full of great days out. Purchase an OPW Heritage Card online today or at any of our fee paying OPW heritage sites.

One card. Unlimited heritage.
Explore Ireland’s most iconic historic sites all year round with a Heritage Card.
Buy and start discovering.
🔗 https://heritageireland.ie/visit/heritage-card/
#HeritageCard #ExploreIreland #IrishHeritage #OPW

Fate Of Former Westmeath IPAS Centre In Hands Of OPW - Aengus O'Rourke Councillors are seeking to acquire the land in Lissywollen off the OPW for the use of a recreational facility.

Athlone Councillor Aengus O'Rourke and his fellow local reps are looking to turn the eleven acres of land in Lissywollen into a recreational facility if acquired from the OPW.

#Midlands103News #Westmeath #Athlone #Lissywollen #OPW
www.midlands103.com/news/midland...

4 OPW projects are nominated for the Irish Building & Design Awards 2026:
Rosslare Europort Terminal 7, Ireland’s Pavilion at Expo Osaka, Leeson Lane & Magazine Fort.
Best of luck to all finalists.
#OPW #IrishBuildingAndDesignAwards
Irish Architecture Foundation

Exterior of a green-roofed industrial building with a solitary figure and the words 'CIRCLE' and 'THRESHOLD' displayed.

Value For Many comes to the Dublin International Film Festival on 20 Feb
Featuring OPW-commissioned films Circle & Threshold, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme — supporting Irish artists & bringing contemporary art into public spaces.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
#OPW #DIFF26

Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran visited Donegal to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to flood relief. He met with local councillors in Lifford and affected local community members in Killybegs. #OPW #FloodReliefWorks #Donegal #ProtectingCommunities #PublicWorks

Cross of the Scriptures (Replica) - Original preserved in adjacent Visitor's Center. Clonmacnoise Monastic Site (Cluain Mhic Nóis). County Offaly, Ireland

Cathedral Arch Doorway - Clonmacnoise Monastic Site (Cluain Mhic Nóis). County Offaly, Ireland

McCarthy's Tower Through Cathedral Window - Clonmacnoise Monastic Site (Cluain Mhic Nóis). County Offaly, Ireland

Round Tower - Clonmacnoise Monastic Site (Cluain Mhic Nóis) County Offaly, Ireland

Clonmacnoise (Cluain Mhic Nóis) Monastic Site. Spectacular ruins with interesting historical significance. #Ireland #CountyOffaly #Clonmacnoise #OPW

#2025 A Year In Review

In January of 2025, 'What Remains' launched in Farmleigh! TradFest came to Dublin Castle to celebrate their 20th year with beautifully talented harpists!
Go to heritageireland.ie to plan your visit in 2026

#OPW #HeritageIreland #2025 #AYearInReview

New Leinster House lift to whisk TD’s from Government Buildings to private dining rooms While TDs enjoy the Christmas break, work is continuing in a quiet Leinster House as a new lift is constructed at the back of Government Buildings. The lift will provide TDs with direct access to both the Member’s Restaurant and the Private Dining Rooms. It will also allow them to access the areas without running […]

OPW parks and heritage sites across Ireland offer great options for family days out, winter walks and time well spent outdoors.
Please check individual sites for opening times before you visit.
Find out more at heritageireland.ie
#OPW #HeritageIreland #FamilyDaysOut
📸Ken Williams

A festive Christmas Eve broadcast from the spectacular Royal Hospital Kilmainham.
Join Marty Whelan with performances by Imelda May, The High Kings, Dublin Gay Men's Chorus, and many more.
📺 RTÉ One | 24 Dec | 6.20pm
#OPW #ChristmasEve #RTÉ #RoyalHospitalKilmainham

Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced that detailed design (Stage 3) is now underway for the €55m Ballina Flood Relief Scheme.
The scheme will protect 297 properties and follows planning approval in October 2025.
#FloodRelief #ClimateAdaptation #OPW

Grianstad an Gheimhridh ag Sí an Bhrú - Winter Solstice at Newgrange Live coverage is a magical way to start this morning. Watch now for the final 20 minutes #WinterSolstice #OPW 🇮🇪

Wondering how to watch the Winter Solstice livestream from Newgrange?
Our short how-to video guides you step by step.
📅 21 Dec
⏰ 8.40am
🌅 Live from inside the chamber
Save the link and tune in: gov.ie/solstice
#WinterSolstice #Newgrange #ShareTheSolstice #OPW

The Castleton demesne grand estate under a blue sky, announcing M4 access road reopening for visitors on 22 December 2025.

Vehicular access to Castletown Demesne via the M4 access road reopens on Monday 22 December, following recent works by the OPW.
🔗 https://ow.ly/w6W950XLp9N
Parklands and riverside walks remain open over the holidays. House tours resume mid-March 2026.
#Castletown #OPW #HeritageIreland

Curator Brian Crowley unboxes the Pearse family crib for Christmas.

The full video is available to view now to hear Brian divulge the history and stories attached to this wonderful nativity crib: youtu.be/oXQz_cyuSXw?...

#Christmas #Nativity #OPW #heritageireland

Minister Kevin "Boxer" Moran announces submission of Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Flood Relief Scheme for planning approval.

Following OPW approval, Kilkenny County Council has submitted the application to An Coimisiún Pleanála. The proposed scheme will help protect 84 properties from significant flood events along the Rivers Barrow and Duiske.
👉 https://ow.ly/3NkG50XJLo0

#Kilkenny #Graiguenamanagh #Tinnahinch #OPW

The OPW has approved an additional €64,382 for a flood study and mapping in Monkstown, focusing on the Sallynoggin and Stradbrook Streams. With earlier funding, total support now stands at €199,382.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/72ub50XHtT3

#FloodRelief #Monkstown #OPW #Funding

Join us for the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme Public Participation Day!
📍 The Maritime Hotel, Bantry
🗓️ Dec 10, 4-8pm
➡️ More info: https://www.bantryfrs.ie
#Bantry #FloodRelief #OPW #Cork #PublicConsultation

Sand bags and the new flood defences on the Clontarf Promenade, 6 December 2025. The recently laid flood defence barriers are thanks to the work of Barry Heneghan TD with the collaboration of the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin Moran #flooding #flooddefence #OPW #FMLH

Cover page of Ireland's National Development Plan Review 2025 focusing on securing the nation's future through public works investment.

Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has today announced the launch of the OPW's NDP Sectoral Plan 2026–2030 — outlining €1.845bn investment in flood relief, climate action, State property & heritage.
🔗 https://ow.ly/g2Iq50XBLnJ

#NDP2026 #Ireland2040 #StateInvestment #OPW

Don't forget that this coming Wednesday, 3 December, marks a special opportunity for all heritage enthusiasts and curious explorers. On this day, admission to participating heritage sites will be completely free.

Visit heritageireland.ie to plan your trip.

#FreeFirstWednesday #OPW #Culture

The OPW has approved €82,021 for flood-mitigation works in Ballingeary.
Works include selective clearance of bankside trees and scrub to help manage local flood risk.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVzf50XyAZn
#OPW #Cork #FloodRisk