2023-04-01 | Court House Arts Centre, Tinahely, Dwyer Square, Ballinacor,, Tinahely, Wicklow, Ireland
Citizens Science in the Wicklow Mountains Event details
Courthouse Art Centre, Tinahely.
This Free Event take place on Saturday 1st April 2023 from 10am to 5.30pm

The Living History of Granamore West Wicklow
2023-08-14 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
Our Heritage Week event this year will take place in the Hollywood Centre on Monday 14th August 2023 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Dr. Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh’s talk will highlight the findings of his recent research on the Cultural Heritage of Granamore in West Wicklow.
For further details about the talk and the location please click on the link: The Living History of Granamore West Wicklow | National Heritage Week 12 – 20 August 2023
RSVP to info@wicklowuplands.ie by 12pm Monday 14th 2023
We look forward to seeing you there.

Walk of the St. Kevin's Way, Co. Wicklow - Heritage Week 2023
2023-08-19 07:30 - 18:00
St. Kevin’s Way follows in the footsteps of St Kevin through the hills of Wicklow to the haunting and mysterious valley of Glendalough where he spent the rest of his life in solitary prayer and contemplation. Two walk options offered this day: A 30km walk from Hollywood to Glendalough and a shorter walk 12km from Ballinagee Bridge to Glendalough. All parking at the Hollywood GAA pitch. Bus provided to return to the car park.
This event is being organised by the St. Kevin’s Way Group Hollywood.
Details for booking on event brite and also our facebook page St.Kevin’s Way
For further details please click on Walk of the St. Kevin’s Way, Co. Wicklow – 19th August 2023 | National Heritage Week 12 – 20 August 2023

Mountainous Spring Clean!
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00
Join Wicklow Uplands Council Members and spend a few hours helping to remove accidental and mindless litter from the breath taking Wicklow Mountains. It’s a small act that makes a huge difference! Lets build on the work undertaken by the many PURE mile community groups across the uplands.

From Furze to Flame: Drawing Stories from our Uplands
2025-08-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Roundwood Parish Centre, Main Street,, Roundwood, Wicklow, Ireland
Discover how ancient burning practices, wild plants, and disappearing traditions still shape our cultural landscape.
Join us with artist-in-residence Shane Finan for a public talk on his fascinating work with FIRECULT, (https://jpi-climate.eu/project/firecult/ ) an international project exploring how wildfire impacts cultural heritage. Shane delves into Irish upland traditions—particularly the historic burning of aiteann (furze/gorse)—and how fire was once both a tool and a symbol in rural life. From folklore to flora, he transforms aiteann and sitka spruce into drawing charcoal to tell a story of loss, resilience, and renewal.
Wildfire is a natural earth system process in close interactive relationship with human activity since prehistoric times, that has shaped cultural landscapes and defined ways of life. Humans use fire to modify their landscape, clear land for agriculture and development and replenish soil nutrients.
At the same time, fire’s destructive power endangers livelihoods and landscapes. Anthropogenic climate change disrupts the fine balance between wildfire and humans, directly through its influence on the natural environment and indirectly by impacting on societal structures and behaviours, threatening tangible and intangible cultural heritage. To this day, there is little understanding on the role of wildfire in damaging or creating cultural heritage.

A Brief History of Sheep & Wool in Wicklow
2025-08-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Manor Kilbride Community Hall, Manor Kilbride, Wicklow, Ireland
A vibrant and engaging exploration of the sheep and wool industry, showcasing its historical, cultural, and environmental impact across the country. Through visual displays and live presentation, we will trace the story of sheep farming—how it shaped the landscape, supported rural communities, and contributed to identity.
Oliver Fallon Bailey, contracted under our Community Heritage Grant from the Heritage Council, has been collecting stories and insights from across the county. Drawing from his earlier work with the Roundwood Folklore, Historical and Archaeological Society, particularly on the Roundwood Sheep Market, Oliver has expanded this research to include broader economic, social, and environmental narratives. Through this work we will look forward—exploring how the wool industry might support conservation goals such as peatland restoration in Wicklow’s uplands.

'Waggy Tails & Dirty Trails, How Dogs Impact Our Waters'
2025-08-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Knocksink Nature Reserve, Enniskerry, Enniskerry, Wicklow, Ireland
On Water Heritage Day, Wicklow Uplands Council (wicklowuplands.ie) in collaboration with LAWPRO (lawpro.ie) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service at Knocksink Nature Reserve will welcome Professor Wim Meijer from University College Dublin. Prof. Meijer will deliver a thought-provoking talk at our “Waggy Tails – Dirty Trails” event.
Drawing from his research at UCD, Professor Meijer will highlight how something as ordinary as dog poo can become a serious environmental problem when left behind in nature. While many people assume it’s harmless or that it will naturally break down, the reality is quite different — especially when it comes to water quality.
The talk will look at a variety of water pollutants and human health issues which can be attributed to uncollected dog faeces which often get washed into nearby streams and rivers via rainfall and stormwater runoff.
Once in our waterways, dog waste introduces harmful bacteria and parasites such as E. coli, giardia, and campylobacter, along with excess nutrients that can lead to algal blooms and oxygen depletion. These impacts not only threaten aquatic life and biodiversity but also pose direct risks to human health — especially for children and swimmers.
The session will conclude with a short Q&A and an invitation for families to explore hands-on activities — including viewing poo under the microscope and a fun modelling clay station for kids to make their own (non-smelly!) animal droppings. This talk promises to be an engaging and accessible way to highlight a surprising yet crucial link between everyday behaviour and the health of our environment.
Beyond pollution, the presence of dog mess in public spaces affects how we enjoy nature and erodes the shared experience of our parks and trails. Justin Ivory from LAWPRO will guide us on a short walk where we will casually address the importance of responsible dog ownership in protecting our water heritage. Key actions like keeping dogs on leads in natural areas, consistently picking up waste, and avoiding letting dogs swim in sensitive waterbodies can make a significant difference.

'Good Bog Bad Bog' - Culture Night Celebration
2025-09-19 19:00 - 21:00
Step into the world of bogs — wild, mysterious, and full of hidden life. Join us at the Schoolhouse for Art, Enniskerry, this Friday from 7–9pm for the Good Bog Bad Bog Exhibition.
Experience the joyful work of artist @sharonwellsart, created in collaboration with local community groups. Wander through art and craft that celebrates and questions our relationship with peatlands, discover stories of these wondrous ecosystems, and be mesmerised by what the contribute to our world. Come for the art, stay for the inspiration — and leave with a deeper connection to Wicklow’s living landscapes.

'A New Fleece of Life' Weaving Wicklow’s Sheep Wool Heritage into a Sustainable Future
2025-11-05 20:15 - 21:45 | Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co Wicklow
Join us for a fascinating audio-visual presentation and discussion exploring how Wicklow’s wool heritage can help shape a more sustainable future. Hear insights from NPWS Conservation Ranger and Pat Byrne (Circular BioEconomy expert) as we look at how heritage, ecology, and innovation can work together to strengthen Ireland’s wool industry — and influence policy for real change.
