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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).
@opwireland.bsky.socialThe OPW’s research journal is accepting abstracts on historic properties, collections, or OPW history.
Info: gov.ie/en/campaigns/irish-heritage-studies/
Recent volumes: gandoneditions.com/collections/irish-heritage-studies-opw #OPWResearch #HeritageStudies
@opwireland.bsky.socialTá 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/
@opwireland.bsky.socialDiscover 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialWe’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
@opwireland.bsky.socialDare 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialFéach 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialDiscover 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialThe 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialCuimhnigh 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialFree 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialThe 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialTá 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/
@opwireland.bsky.socialThe 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialFrom 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialMr. 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialBehind 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialMinister 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialSan 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
@opwireland.bsky.socialFéach 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.
@opwireland.bsky.socialWould 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/
