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A local man has recognised the need to keep promoting the heritage of Kilkenny and as a result has set up a website where surfers can view and read about his collection of more than 10,000 exhibits.

A guided walking tour around the heart of Old Castlebar, conducted by Brían Hoban, local historian and Fáilte Ireland approved tour guide, will take place each Saturday morning during July and August.

From Wednesday August 5 to Tuesday August 11, the Feakle Traditional Music Festival will celebrate its 22nd year with a vibrant programme of traditional music, song, and dance.

“Exciting and eclectic” is how Galway Civic Trust describes its festival which will mark Heritage Week which runs from August 22 to 30.

As part of the activities organised around the Discover Mullingar Day, Westmeath County Council is to host a lecture on the history of the site of the new County Buildings, which stand in one of the most significant areas of Mullingar. The lecture will be presented by local historian Ruth Illingworth on Thursday September 24 .

St Mary’s Church and graveyard are to be bought by the local authorities in Kilkenny from the Church of Ireland in what is seen to be an important move for the conservation of heritage in the Marble City.