A growing interest in traditional practical skills and the preservation of local heritage has been highlighted following the success of Clare projects at the 2026 National Heritage Week Awards.
The event saw three Clare organisations taking home multiple awards on the night, with Mac Conmara Heritage Projects securing two national honours.
Stephen McDonagh and the Labasheeda community received the Clare County Heritage Week Award, and Common Knowledge’s Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills earned runner-up recognition in the Inclusive Event Award.
The awards reflect a growing appreciation of traditional skills and ensuring that Ireland’s crafts, stories and cultural traditions remain alive.
Aoife Hammon, Co-Organiser of Rekindle at Common Knowledge says more people are looking to rediscover knowledge and skills lost through generations.
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