Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Heritage Week 2017, which was co-ordinated by the Heritage Council and funded by my Department, celebrated Ireland's built, natural and cultural heritage over nine days in August.

This year Heritage Week focused on Ireland's natural heritage. As Minister, I attend scores of engagements each year with those who are working to enrich the quality of life in Ireland through the protection and promotion of our rich heritage. I launched National Heritage Week in Dublin in July and also launched Monaghan Heritage week in Clones in August.

I was very pleased to see the success of Heritage Week this year. More than 450,000 people attended 2,299 heritage events all across the country, 500 events more than last year.  I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of the volunteers and communities who took part.