Irish Heritage School
We are Ireland’s leading provider of educational heritage experiences, including, third level faculty led study abroad courses, accredited field-schools, community programming, bespoke educational travel tours and school workshops.
We provide unrivalled access to Ireland’s fantastic outdoor classroom, facilitating experiential learning for all generations at some of the country’s most spectacular natural and cultural heritage sites. Based in the stunning town of Birr, in the heart of the Irish midlands, we coordinate research projects in a range of locations, with a clear focus on Ireland’s ‘monastic midlands’. Our projects aim to explore and promote the midlands region, whilst working in partnership with several local communities. All our courses are run by leading experts and academics, so whether you are a college, student, community group, school or tourist we can help create your perfect course, tour or experience.
Monastic Midlands Introduction
Indiana State University Service Learning in Birr: Nancy Rogers VP University Engagement 2018
Indiana State University Service Learning in Birr: President and First Lady Emeritus 2018
Indiana State University Service Learning in Birr: Bog Visit 2018
Indiana State University Service Learning in Birr: Students 2 2018
Indiana State University Service Learning in Birr: Students 1 2018
Student Vlog - Environmental Science 2018
Our Campus
John's Hall Project
Student Vlog - ISU Service Learning in 2023
Student Vlog by Anna Jones - Geoarchaeology Summer 2023
Service Learning in Ireland
Environmental Science in Ireland
St Brendan's, Birr - Explore Your Monument
Conservation and Pollination Education Series
Tour Vlog - AIA 2023
Clone, Ferns Community Excavations 2019 - 2023... Looking Back
Ferns 2023 Excavation Wrap-Up
'History at your Fingertips' Dr Stephen Mandal
'Dig Deeper It's all About the Rocks' Dr Stephen Mandal
'The Magic of the Mortar' Patrick Hickey
'The Golden Age of Monasticism in the Irish Midlands' Prof Muiris O'Sullivan
'The Natural History of the Six Church Sites' Dr Fiona Mac Gowan
Finding the Black Castle: Birr Castle Demesne, Co Offaly
What is Forensic Anthropology? Our Field School Introduction - Dead Men Do Tell Tales!
Seir Kieran, Memorial Recording: Stephen Callaghan Lecture 1
Seir keiran, What Lies Beneath: Denis Shine Lecture 1
Heritage Week Seir Kieran 2022
Carrig - Rebuilding the Lost Town