Tá Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag eacrú treoraí turais. 📍Ionad an Bhlascaoid Má tá spéis agat san stair agus ár nOidhreacht, is feidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar https://heritageireland.ie/ga/earcaiocht/foluntais-reatha/
Office of Public Works
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Welcome to the official Bluesky account for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Our remit covers two main areas - Estate Portfolio Management including Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management (all areas are supported by Corporate Services).
Discover two exhibitions at Kilmainham Gaol Museum: ‘The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret Photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921’ Historic wedding relics of Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford Exhibitions are FREE – no booking required. Gaol tours must be booked. More info: heritageireland.ie
We’re looking for a Gardener to join the OPW team caring for St Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin. Turn your passion for horticulture into a career & help keep one of Dublin’s most iconic parks looking its best. Grow your career with the OPW. Apply now at gov.ie/opwjobs #OPWJobs #GardenerJobs
Dare to discover Ireland's spooky past? From ghostly tales and #Halloween trails to the legend of the Banshee, OPW heritage sites are hosting events for all ages this October. Learn more: https://cutt.ly/iyQGW9fj Explore what's on at heritageireland.ie #HeritageIreland #OPW
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW. Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW. ➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Discover Dublin through its architecture. This October, explore OPW sites across the city as part of the 21st Open House Dublin, Ireland’s largest festival of architecture. Step inside, look closer & discover our built heritage. Learn more: https://cutt.ly/hyQiNglG #OpenHouseDublin #OPW
The OPW were thrilled to win an Excellence in Learning Award from the Learning & Development Institute (L&DI) in the category ‘Best Organisation and Transformation Initiative’ The award recognises the commitment and hard work of the L&D team and the value OPW places on developing its people.
Cuimhnigh go bhfuil cead isteach SAOR IN AISCE chuig roinnt láithreacha oidhreachta OPW ar an gcéad Chéadaoin sa mhí. Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: https://heritageireland.ie/ga/tabhair-cuairt/de-ceadaoin-saor/ 📸 Céide Fields - Courtesy Alison Crummy
Free entry to selected OPW Heritage sites this 7 October! Explore castles, gardens, and landmarks near you. Find the full list at https://heritageireland.ie/visit/free-wednesday/ #FreeFirstWednesday #FreeAdmission #ExploreTheExtraordinary 📸 Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
The Vision Exhibition is on display to the public in Farmleigh Gallery, Dublin from July to December 2026. Admission is FREE. Gallery Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays) Gallery closed 1pm – 2pm
Tá Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí ag eacrú treoraí turais. 📍Ionad an Bhlascaoid Má tá spéis agat san stair agus ár nOidhreacht, is feidir leat iarratas a dhéanamh ar https://heritageireland.ie/ga/earcaiocht/foluntais-reatha/
The OPW has approved funding of €12,668 to Donegal County Council’s for construct a row of rock armour along the line of the existing gabions in order to protect these gabions from further damage under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
From 1 November 2026, Trim Castle will close to visitors to facilitate essential mechanical and electrical works. It is envisaged that these works will be completed by end of quarter one 2027. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/OppA50ZToVW
Mr. Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD, today announced the allocation of €1.077m funding for studies and works to introduce interim and flood mitigation measures in Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Rathcormac and Ballintubber. For more information visit:https://ow.ly/M6tV50ZTua0
Behind the doors of Áras an Uachtaráin. The final Other Voices: The Anam Sessions brings Irish music and culture to this iconic Phoenix Park setting. Hear from OPW’s Liam Ó Culbáird: https://youtu.be/LwazSDSYsxI?si=s_rQ50M-0PMBUEJl Tune in Thursday 1 October at 11.10pm on RTÉ2.
Minister Kevin Boxer Moran has announced that local authorities in Galway City, Sligo, Mallow, Cavan, and Portlaoise will soon have direct access to new emergency flood barriers and mobile pumps.
San eipeasóid dheireanach de Other Voices: The Anam Sessions tugaimid cuairt ar cheann de na hárais chónaithe stairiúla is so-aitheanta in Éirinn – Áras an Uachtaráin. Éist le Liam Ó Culbáird ón OPW ag roinnt a chuid léargais https://ow.ly/wg7N50ZLbg0 Déardaoin 01 Deireadh Fómhair | 11:10pm | RTÉ2
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW. Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW. ➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our dedicated Guiding team. For more information visit: https://heritageireland.ie/recruitment/vacancies/
On 15th Sept, Andrew Potts of Europa Nostra presented the 2026 European Heritage Award to OPW for energy-efficient heritage conservation. https://ow.ly/wC9t50ZQVoR #EuropeanHeritage #EuropaNostra #HeritageConservation #OPW #EnergyEfficiency #Ireland
The Anam Sessions come to Dublin Castle. Aoife Ní Bhriain, Cormac McCarthy and Jacob Alon are among the artists performing in the historic Chapel Royal for Episode 3 of Other Voices: The Anam Sessions. Tune in Thursday 24 September at 11pm on RTÉ2. #OtherVoices #DublinCastle #AnamSessions
Looking for a career in one of Dublin's most iconic parks? Applications are open for the positions of Craft Gardener at St. Stephen’s Green. For more information visit gov.ie/opwjobs
Historic chalice and altar vessels from Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford's 1916 wedding are set to go on display at Kilmainham Gaol Museum thanks to St. James' Parish & Archdiocese of Dublin. For more information visit: https://ow.ly/jmrU50ZQtwP
Today, OPW heritage sites will light up blue to mark International Day of Sign Languages and celebrate ISL & Deaf culture. We also offer ISL-interpreted tours at selected Heritage Ireland sites, helping make our heritage more accessible to all. Visit www.heritageireland.ie or www.irishdeafsociety.ie
Due to inclement weather and sea conditions, the OPW has made the decision to conclude the 2026 visitor season at Sceilg Mhichíl from Monday, 21 September 2026. The decision has been taken in the interests of the health and safety of visitors and OPW staff.
Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran TD has announced €566,666 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare. The funding will support rock revetment works along the Wexford coast. Learn more: #OPW #Wexford #CoastalProtection
Minister Moran has announced €891,875 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kilpatrick Beach, Co. Wexford. The funding will support a new 55m rock armour revetment & associated works. Learn more: #OPW #Wexford #CoastalProtection
Minister of State Kevin “Boxer” Moran today officially opened the new Siamang Gibbon House at Fota Wildlife Park. The new habitat was developed with the support of the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW. Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW. ➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
The Anam Sessions continue from the magnificent Emo Court, Co. Laois. Tune in to Ep. 2 of Other Voices: The Anam Sessions on Thurs, 17 Sept at 11pm on RTÉ2 and experience contemporary Irish music in this remarkable historic setting. 🔗 https://youtu.be/pZ0egX-WPiU?si=7ydEqUS_d-7EOSw4 #OtherVoices