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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced free admission to over 70 heritage sites on Saturday 16 August, to celebrate National Heritage Week 2025.

Looking for a refreshing escape that doesn’t involve airport queues, expensive car hire, or complicated logistics? Just 45 minutes from Limerick, located in the heart of Portumna town, lies a truly unique Irish holiday experience, Podumna Village, Ireland’s first-ever urban glamping site.

With the Wild Atlantic Way on one side and Ireland’s Ancient East on the other, exploring the island’s Hidden Heartland is a must-do activity this summer.

An Caislean Pub in Portumna is a popular stop for anyone exploring Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Located on Main Street, this traditional Irish pub is known for its friendly atmosphere, live music and great service.

Situated in the beating core of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Lough Derg is the shimmering jewel of the River Shannon, offering a blend of natural beauty, heritage, adventure and serenity.

For decades, west Galway has drawn visitors with its rugged Connemara charm and the cultural heartbeat of Galway city. But venture east, and you’ll discover a quieter, equally compelling destination, East Galway, a jewel of the Irish Hidden Heartlands where authentic experiences, rich history, and gentle adventure await.

Minister Anne Rabbitte is calling on the Office of Public Works to provide greater access to Portumna's Dowager House.

A group of travel agents working with German tour operator ADAC Reisen has been visiting Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, cruising on the River Shannon. They were here as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and cruising tour operator Le Boat.

Home to The Irish Workhouse Centre, and the exquisitely preserved 15th century Portumna Castle, the market town of Portumna in the south-east of Galway County, features some of the most thought provoking and important sites in the country.

The Athlone to Renmore section of the Dublin-Galway cycleway has been split into two separate projects in a fresh attempt to deliver the long-delayed route.