Join us at Westport House as we celebrate National Heritage Week, 2024.
What: Heritage Week
When: Runs from Saturday 17th August to Sunday 25th August
Location: The Stretch Tent at the Ticket Office at the Farmyard Foofcourt, Westport Estate.
Westport House will be marking this important week with a variety of heritage events that you won’t want to miss! Here’s all you need to know.
Saturday 17th Aug
Steffi Otto
Traditional Games & Rope Making
11am to 5pm
Sunday 18th Aug
Elaine Casby
Basket Making
11am to 5pm
Thursday 22nd Aug
Francie O’Toole
Traditional Decorative Wood Turning
11am to 1pm
Friday 23rd Aug
John Dunne
Stone Wall Building Demonstration
11am to 1pm
Francie O’Toole
Traditional Decorative Wood Turning
2pm to 4pm
Saturday 24th Aug
Elaine Casby
Basket Maker
11am to 5pm
Sunday 25th Aug
Steffi Otto
Traditional Games & Rope Making
11am to 5pm
National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday 17th August to Sunday 25th August
Steffi Otto will be demonstrating the Irish tradition of rope making during our Heritage Week celebrations at Westport House
Rope Making & Crafting with Steffi Otto
Date: Saturday 17th Aug, 11am – 5pm
Location: Under the Stretch Tent at The Coach House
Details: Steffi Otto will be demonstrating the Irish tradition of rope making. Using natural materials, traditional tools and ancient techniques, Steffi will showcase how to make simple traditional items such as skipping ropes, rope games, decorations and more.
Steffi is a qualified ecologist, environmental scientist and an accomplished craft worker. Her main areas of expertise are Irish rush- and straw craft, rope making, traditional woodwork and heritage gardening. Steffi works in three schools in Sligo, teaching arts/crafts and gardening.
John Dunne will be sharing his 40+ years of stone masonry with a demonstration during Heritage Week
Traditional Stone Masonry with John Dunne
Monday to Friday 19th – 23rd Aug
John Dunne
Stone Wall Building Demonstration
11am to 1pm
Details: During the event, John will not only provide a fascinating demonstration of dry stone wall construction but also delve into the captivating art and rich history of stone masonry.
He will highlight the significance of these stone walls in fostering biodiversity, creating habitats, and nurturing a variety of captivating creatures. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened by John’s profound knowledge and passion for his craft and its environmental impact.
With an impressive 40 years of experience as a stone mason, John Dunne is a true master of his craft. John has worked extensively with Westport House during its restoration project, and most recently conserved and rebuilt the Quay Wall.