The Irish Heritage School
@irishheritage.bsky.social
We are Ireland's leading provider of accredited university educational programs. Our ethos is to serve our community through engaging heritage study programs for individual students and faculty led groups.
For the next twelve days (at this time) we are going to give the answers to our 'where am I?' competition.
Photo 1 - The Spire, Dublin city centre. It has inspired some interesting nicknames. e.g. the Stiletto in the Ghetto, the Nail in the Pale and the Stiffy by the Liffey!
Photo 1 - The Spire, Dublin city centre. It has inspired some interesting nicknames. e.g. the Stiletto in the Ghetto, the Nail in the Pale and the Stiffy by the Liffey!
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
For the next twelve days (at this time) we are going to give the answers to our 'where am I?' competition.
Photo 1 - The Spire, Dublin city centre. It has inspired some interesting nicknames. e.g. the Stiletto in the Ghetto, the Nail in the Pale and the Stiffy by the Liffey!
Photo 1 - The Spire, Dublin city centre. It has inspired some interesting nicknames. e.g. the Stiletto in the Ghetto, the Nail in the Pale and the Stiffy by the Liffey!
We have been partnering with Dr Jeanne Sumrall, Fort Hays University KAMS program, on environmental science programs since 2019. We explore the landscape from the bedrock to glacial sediments to flora and microfauna to human impact on the landscape over time in the Midlands and Burren regions.
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We have been partnering with Dr Jeanne Sumrall, Fort Hays University KAMS program, on environmental science programs since 2019. We explore the landscape from the bedrock to glacial sediments to flora and microfauna to human impact on the landscape over time in the Midlands and Burren regions.
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
December 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Miriam excavated with us in Ferns, and did an internship in 2023. She was a valued and fun part of the team for the summer, and we have really enjoyed watching her career flourish as she surveys the most incredible landscapes across the US working in CRM. Miriam is also an excellent artist 😁
December 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Miriam excavated with us in Ferns, and did an internship in 2023. She was a valued and fun part of the team for the summer, and we have really enjoyed watching her career flourish as she surveys the most incredible landscapes across the US working in CRM. Miriam is also an excellent artist 😁
Sacramento University have been coming to us since 2021 on a Service Learning Program led by Dr Lee Simpson. The students are always hard working and enthusiastic, and their work has contributed so much to the heritage town of Birr.
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sacramento University have been coming to us since 2021 on a Service Learning Program led by Dr Lee Simpson. The students are always hard working and enthusiastic, and their work has contributed so much to the heritage town of Birr.
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
Seir Kieran was founded by St Kieran in the 5th century and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. We have undertaken LiDAR scanning, geophysical survey, graveyard recording and an educational program.
Seir Kieran was founded by St Kieran in the 5th century and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. We have undertaken LiDAR scanning, geophysical survey, graveyard recording and an educational program.
December 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
Seir Kieran was founded by St Kieran in the 5th century and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. We have undertaken LiDAR scanning, geophysical survey, graveyard recording and an educational program.
Seir Kieran was founded by St Kieran in the 5th century and has been a place of pilgrimage ever since. We have undertaken LiDAR scanning, geophysical survey, graveyard recording and an educational program.
Competition Tuesday! It's the last week of our annual photo identification contest. There are 12 in total - go back to posts for the last five Tuesdays to revise). Send in your answers (1-12) by email to [email protected] by 31 Dec 2025 to be in with a chance to win 💪
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Competition Tuesday! It's the last week of our annual photo identification contest. There are 12 in total - go back to posts for the last five Tuesdays to revise). Send in your answers (1-12) by email to [email protected] by 31 Dec 2025 to be in with a chance to win 💪
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
November 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
Our partnership with Sonoma State University started in 2019, and most years since Prof Mary Gomes has brought an intrepid group of students to study the Irish landscape, myths and dreams. We base ourselves in Rock Farm Slane as a base to explore the Boyne Valley and beyond.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our partnership with Sonoma State University started in 2019, and most years since Prof Mary Gomes has brought an intrepid group of students to study the Irish landscape, myths and dreams. We base ourselves in Rock Farm Slane as a base to explore the Boyne Valley and beyond.
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
A newspaper report in the Kings County Chronicle, dated 7 August 1919, recorded a series of trenches constructed in 'the Fourteen Acres' to train troops for service in WWI. We found them in 2018!
A newspaper report in the Kings County Chronicle, dated 7 August 1919, recorded a series of trenches constructed in 'the Fourteen Acres' to train troops for service in WWI. We found them in 2018!
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
A newspaper report in the Kings County Chronicle, dated 7 August 1919, recorded a series of trenches constructed in 'the Fourteen Acres' to train troops for service in WWI. We found them in 2018!
A newspaper report in the Kings County Chronicle, dated 7 August 1919, recorded a series of trenches constructed in 'the Fourteen Acres' to train troops for service in WWI. We found them in 2018!
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
Faculty Friday - we are looking back at some of the amazing partnership we have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) with colleagues in the US and father afield.
It was a pleasure to design and lead a trip for Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. It was a special trip as gifted young teenagers.
It was a pleasure to design and lead a trip for Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. It was a special trip as gifted young teenagers.
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Faculty Friday - we are looking back at some of the amazing partnership we have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) with colleagues in the US and father afield.
It was a pleasure to design and lead a trip for Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. It was a special trip as gifted young teenagers.
It was a pleasure to design and lead a trip for Johns Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth. It was a special trip as gifted young teenagers.
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
Clone is a beautiful Romanesque church located approximately 2.25km south of Ferns town. According to tradition the church is dedicated to Saint Aidan. The excavations were run as a public heritage initiative.
Clone is a beautiful Romanesque church located approximately 2.25km south of Ferns town. According to tradition the church is dedicated to Saint Aidan. The excavations were run as a public heritage initiative.
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
Clone is a beautiful Romanesque church located approximately 2.25km south of Ferns town. According to tradition the church is dedicated to Saint Aidan. The excavations were run as a public heritage initiative.
Clone is a beautiful Romanesque church located approximately 2.25km south of Ferns town. According to tradition the church is dedicated to Saint Aidan. The excavations were run as a public heritage initiative.
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
2021-23, we excavated St Mary’s Abbey in Ferns, Wexford, uncovering evidence of Diarmait Mac Murchada's, 12th C Augustinian Abbey and the underlying St Aidan’s monastery, founded c 598 AD.
2021-23, we excavated St Mary’s Abbey in Ferns, Wexford, uncovering evidence of Diarmait Mac Murchada's, 12th C Augustinian Abbey and the underlying St Aidan’s monastery, founded c 598 AD.
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
2021-23, we excavated St Mary’s Abbey in Ferns, Wexford, uncovering evidence of Diarmait Mac Murchada's, 12th C Augustinian Abbey and the underlying St Aidan’s monastery, founded c 598 AD.
2021-23, we excavated St Mary’s Abbey in Ferns, Wexford, uncovering evidence of Diarmait Mac Murchada's, 12th C Augustinian Abbey and the underlying St Aidan’s monastery, founded c 598 AD.
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Competition Tuesday! From 28 Oct to 02 Dec 2025, join our annual photo identification contest. With incredible prizes and instant fame, there are two photos each week. Just like the photo if you know the location! On 02 Dec, an email will be provided for submitting answers 1-12. Good luck 💪
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Monday mischief 🤣
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Join us if you think learning should be fun (scan the QR code on the fourth image)
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sunday is about gratitude. The lovely notes we receive from students, and watching their journeys after they leave makes it all worth while. For the next few weeks, we would like to share a few. If you know someone who might be interested in joining us in 2026, scan the QR code in the last image 🤗
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
The Building the Lost Town of Carrick project, run in partnership with INHP and UCDs Centre for Ex-Arch. Students helped interpret the site and bring it back to life through reconstructions and reenactments.
The Building the Lost Town of Carrick project, run in partnership with INHP and UCDs Centre for Ex-Arch. Students helped interpret the site and bring it back to life through reconstructions and reenactments.
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's Throwback Thursday, when we take a look back at happy memories of past projects.
The Building the Lost Town of Carrick project, run in partnership with INHP and UCDs Centre for Ex-Arch. Students helped interpret the site and bring it back to life through reconstructions and reenactments.
The Building the Lost Town of Carrick project, run in partnership with INHP and UCDs Centre for Ex-Arch. Students helped interpret the site and bring it back to life through reconstructions and reenactments.
A fun day in Kilcoole National School, Wicklow, doing 'art of the illuminated manuscripts' with first class pupils. Funded by the Heritage Council through the Heritage in Schools Scheme. Here is a sample of the children's lovely work 😁
@theheritagecouncil
@theheritagecouncil
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A fun day in Kilcoole National School, Wicklow, doing 'art of the illuminated manuscripts' with first class pupils. Funded by the Heritage Council through the Heritage in Schools Scheme. Here is a sample of the children's lovely work 😁
@theheritagecouncil
@theheritagecouncil