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Welcome to the official Bluesky account for the Office of Public Works (OPW)

Our remit covers two main areas - Estate Portfolio Management including Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management (all areas are supported by Corporate Services).
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Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.

For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/

November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Tá cead isteach saor in aisce á thairiscint againn dóibh siúd atá faoi mhíchumas agus do na cúramóirí atá á dtionlacan ag na suíomhanna go léir dár gcuid a ngearrtar táille chun dul isteach iontu.

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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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We're excited to welcome you! The OPW offers free entry to those with disabilities and their accompanying carers at heritage sites where an admission charge applies.

Information about each site's accessibility can be found on their individual web pages.

For more information: heritageireland.ie
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The OPW and Kerry County Council have completed advanced flood-relief works in Clieveragh, Listowel. The €2m OPW-funded project protects 57 properties and forms part of the wider flood-relief plan for the town.

Learn more: https://cutt.ly/ZtrAS0qC

November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.

More:https://cutt.ly/OtrTj9PS
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.

For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/

November 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar athrú a dhéanamh? Breathnaigh ar na folúntais atá againn faoi láthair agus faigh amach faoi bhealach todhchaí níos fearr a thosnú le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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The OPW has purchased 235 acres of historic lands at Castletown House, Celbridge, reuniting key parts of the estate and restoring long-term public access. This resolves the M4 access issue and supports the full reopening of the estate.

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November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The OPW are hiring seasonal tour guides across the country!
If you're passionate about history, storytelling & Irish heritage, apply today via https://cutt.ly/GuideRecruitment

#OPWJobs #IrishHeritage #TourGuideIreland #HistoryJobs #HeritageIreland
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November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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On International Men’s Day 2025, we highlight the OPW men who mentor and guide the next generation. Their shared skills and experience help build confident apprentices, trainees and future leaders, ensuring our heritage and public services thrive.

#InternationalMensDay #OPW
Two men standing in a workshop next to a large stone cross, one holding a stone-cutting tool, highlighting stone cutting at Killarney National Monuments. Four men in work uniforms sitting and standing near a stone path with greenery and a stone wall in the background, celebrating International Men's Day. Two men standing inside a workshop with a large stone cross behind them, celebrating International Men's Day on November 19th.
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The OPW is pleased to confirm that a contract has been placed for fabric upgrade works at the State Examinations Commission building in Athlone.
Investment of approximately €1 million, this project reflects OPW’s ongoing work to deliver fit-for-purpose office accommodation
https://cutt.ly/Bte0Yd9O

Image of Kevin "Boxer" Moran in a suit and striped tie standing next to a quote about sustainable infrastructure by the Office of Public Works.
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The OPW is proud to support the new €7.03m Coast Guard Station in Greystones. Today’s sod-turning marks the start of modern facilities for the Greystones/Wicklow Unit and their vital search and rescue work along the east coast.

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November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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The OPW is supporting two Irish-language heritage walks as part of Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Nov, 14:15 – Dublin Castle guided walk (State Rooms Reception).
21 Nov, 15:00 – Iveagh Gardens guided walk.
Both events are free and open to all Irish-language levels.
Poster with stylized text 'Fáilte Fite Fuaite' surrounded by blue concentric wave patterns and geometric shapes on a light blue background. Interior of Dublin Castle's grand State Room with chandeliers, portraits, and visitors on a guided tour. Stone fountain centerpiece in Iveagh Gardens surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky.
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Tá an OPW ag tacú le dhá shiúlóid oidhreachta Gaeilge mar chuid de Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Samhain, 14:15 – Siúlóid threoraithe Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
21 Samhain, 15:00 – Siúlóid threoraithe i nGairdíní Uíbh Eachach.
Tá an dá imeacht saor in aisce & oscailte do gach leibhéal Gaeilge.

Poster with stylized text 'Fáilte Fite Fuaite' surrounded by blue concentric wave patterns and geometric shapes on a light blue background. Interior of Dublin Castle's grand State Room with chandeliers, portraits, and visitors on a guided tour. Stone fountain centerpiece in Iveagh Gardens surrounded by lush green trees under a clear sky.
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Discover “The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921” — a remarkable collection of secret photographs taken by IRA prisoners during the War of Independence.

Open 24 Oct. 2025 - 31 Oct. 2026 | Free admission
Open 7 days a week at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
Black and white photograph of two men sitting closely, one with an arm around the other. The text overlay in both Irish and English reads "The Prisoners' Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921." Additional sepia-toned photos of other groups appear in the background. The image conveys a historical and intimate glimpse into life in Kilmainham Gaol.
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Met Éireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for many counties for the next couple of days. Please ensure you plan any travel with safety in mind.
Visit met.ie for weather updates.
#BeWinterReady
Met Éireann issues a yellow rain warning for multiple Irish counties with heavy rain and flooding risks from Nov 14 to Nov 15, 2025. Met Éireann issues Status Orange rain warning for Dublin, Wexford, and Wicklow with significant rainfall and flooding risks.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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As Ireland welcomes its 10th President, the portrait of President Michael D. Higgins has now been respectfully taken down from Leinster House.

Commissioned & cared for by the OPW, each official presidential portrait tells part of Ireland’s modern story.
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The OPW is proud to celebrate 13 Green Flag Awards and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditations for 2025.

These awards recognise excellence in sustainability, heritage care and biodiversity across Ireland’s parks and gardens.

More: https://cutt.ly/XtwIILc7

#OPW #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability
A group of ten people stands together holding a green flag with a tree symbol and the text "Green Flag." They are indoors, smiling, with a mix of casual and formal clothing.
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Thinking of making a change? Check out our current vacancies and discover your path to building a better future with the Office of Public Works.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs

#Recruitment #CareersThatMatter #OPWJobs #HiringNow #Working #JoinOurTeam
Purple flowers in a garden with a large glass conservatory in the background under a blue sky. Text overlay includes a notice about a job application for the Director of the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Dublin, with a closing date of 3pm, Thursday, 13 November 2025. A man in a blue shirt stands at the front of a room, gesturing while speaking to a group seated around a table with notepads. A flip chart displays graphs in the background. The room has large windows and natural light. Text in the lower part of the image reads: "Training Officer - Foreperson Grade 1, OPW Health and Safety Services nationwide. Closing date: 5:30pm Friday, 21 November 2025." A small, octagonal brick building with a pointed roof stands at the end of a brick pathway, surrounded by lush green grass and trees under a blue sky. Text overlay reads: "OPW" with logo, "Closing Date Extended," "Foreperson Grade 2, Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork," and "Closing date: 5:30pm Friday, 28 November 2025." A man in a white hard hat and high-visibility vest looks through a red surveying instrument on a tripod at a construction site. The background is blurred, showing an excavator. The OPW logo is on his hat and vest. A text box at the bottom right reads: "Engineer Grade II (Civil)" and lists several Irish counties. The closing date is 3pm Thursday, 4 December 2025.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar athrú a dhéanamh? Breathnaigh ar na folúntais atá againn faoi láthair agus faigh amach faoi bhealach todhchaí níos fearr a thosnú le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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The @nlireland.bsky.social & @opwireland.bsky.social present Culture Club, a lecture series with leading architectural practices.

Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture.

🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl...

#Architecture #CultureClub
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Are you ready to welcome our new President of Ireland?

Be sure to tune into RTÉ One today to watch the inauguration of the 10th president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, taking place in Dublin Castle today.

#inaugration2025 #inauguration #PresidentOfIreland #dublincastle #historyinthemaking
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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A major milestone for Rosslare Europort 🇮🇪
Ministers Jack Chambers TD and Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD officially open the new €230m Customs & Border Control Complex (Terminal 7) — one of the largest OPW projects of its kind, delivered on time and on budget.

#RosslareEuroport #OPW #Infrastructure
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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If you missed the exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at Dublin Castle prepping for the 15th presidential inauguration on Nationwide, don't worry! It's streaming now on RTÉ Player.
Tune in and enjoy the spectacle! 👇
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/nationwide/SI0000001172?epguid=IH10008772-25-0121
Nationwide 2025-11-05
Nationwide goes behind the scenes at Dublin Castle as it prepares for the 15th presidential inauguration in a tradition dating back to 1938. Presented by Anne Cassin. Watch Nationwide 2025-11-05 on RTÉ Player for free
www.rte.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Sligo Town will buzz with music, magic, and Christmas spirit this December 6 & 7 in the Sligo Night-Time Economy Pilot- an initiative of the Government.

Enjoy festive tunes and joy by the majestic Sligo Abbey!

For more details see 👉https://cutt.ly/xr6MLnX0
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM