Burren Winterage Weekend
Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October 2024
Join us for a range of ‘Agri-Cultural’ events to celebrate the Burren's unique farming tradition of Winterage.
What we do
Connect
We engage with local and visiting communities, old and young, to generate a sense of informed pride in their heritage and landscape.
Conserve
We work directly and indirectly, alone and with other organisations, to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the Burren
Share
We develop and share knowledge of best practice in active community stewardship, place-based and community-based learning.
Latest news
Burren Winterage Weekend 2024
1st October 2024
The Burren Winterage Weekend, an annual celebration of the Burren’s unique ‘transhumance’ farming tradition is set to return this October, with a range of ‘Agri-Cultural’ events across this special landscape. At the heart of this celebration is the centuries-old practice whereby local farmers move their cattle to hilltop pastures – or ‘winterages’ – where they […]
National Heritage Keepers Programme Opens For New Round of Applications: Discover the treasure on your doorstep!
1st September 2024
heritagekeepers.ie Burrenbeo Trust is thrilled to announce that the latest round of the National Heritage Keepers Programme opens for applications on the 3rd of September. Over 150 groups and schools have completed the free programme to date. Heritage Keepers are now looking for community groups and senior classes of primary schools to take part in […]