I have been looking forward to Heritage Week, August 17-25 2024, the time when all the Section 482 properties are open to the public. I hope that you have made your plans because you might need to book in advance! https://www.heritageweek.ie/

Yesterday we went to the wonderful Charleville Woods Castle in County Offaly (which is not Section 482). I notice that most of the Section 482 houses are not advertised on the Heritage Week website, though they all have to open this week – at least, the ones that are not specifically listed as Tourist Accommodation – so do let me know if you make any visits this week!

We never “rock up” unannounced, but this year, 2024, the Revenue Section 482 list does not include contact details, so one really does have to just take one’s chances and hope that the owner abides by the rules. Do let me know if you go and somewhere isn’t open. We may try a few later this week. I managed to book a few tours via the Heritage Week website.

We are going to see Ballybrittan Castle later in the week, and No. 6 High Street in Tullamore. We’re also booked to see a house that is not on the Section 482 list, Tullynisk. Emo Park has finally opened its doors, and I hope to go to see its wonderful interiors – I’m not sure if it will be open to the public after Heritage Week as it has been under renovation for years.