A HISTORIC collection of 19th century photographs, depicting life on a rural Co Tipperary estate and some unique images of the First World War, has been unveiled at the University of Limerick.

The Burren in Co Clare has been voted the nation's favourite heritage site.

MEDIEVAL challenges and surfing lessons ‘as Gaeilge’ are just two of the 1,100 events which will make up this year’s National Heritage Week which runs from August 21-29.