Office of Public Works
@opwireland.bsky.social
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).
Our remit covers two main areas - Estate Portfolio Management including Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management (all areas are supported by Corporate Services).
The OPW has approved €82,021 for flood-mitigation works in Ballingeary.
Works include selective clearance of bankside trees and scrub to help manage local flood risk.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVzf50XyAZn
#OPW #Cork #FloodRisk
Works include selective clearance of bankside trees and scrub to help manage local flood risk.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVzf50XyAZn
#OPW #Cork #FloodRisk
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The OPW has approved €82,021 for flood-mitigation works in Ballingeary.
Works include selective clearance of bankside trees and scrub to help manage local flood risk.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVzf50XyAZn
#OPW #Cork #FloodRisk
Works include selective clearance of bankside trees and scrub to help manage local flood risk.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/SVzf50XyAZn
#OPW #Cork #FloodRisk
Join us for the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme Public Participation Day!
📍 The Maritime Hotel, Bantry
🗓️ Dec 10, 4-8pm
➡️ More info: https://www.bantryfrs.ie
#Bantry #FloodRelief #OPW #Cork #PublicConsultation
📍 The Maritime Hotel, Bantry
🗓️ Dec 10, 4-8pm
➡️ More info: https://www.bantryfrs.ie
#Bantry #FloodRelief #OPW #Cork #PublicConsultation
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join us for the Bantry Flood Relief Scheme Public Participation Day!
📍 The Maritime Hotel, Bantry
🗓️ Dec 10, 4-8pm
➡️ More info: https://www.bantryfrs.ie
#Bantry #FloodRelief #OPW #Cork #PublicConsultation
📍 The Maritime Hotel, Bantry
🗓️ Dec 10, 4-8pm
➡️ More info: https://www.bantryfrs.ie
#Bantry #FloodRelief #OPW #Cork #PublicConsultation
The Oldbridge Christmas Fair takes place 29–30 Nov, 10am–4pm at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre. Preparations are underway for a welcoming festive weekend. Visitors can travel via TFI Local Link Route 163. Join us at Oldbridge for seasonal cheer.
#OPWChristmas #ChristmasMarket
#OPWChristmas #ChristmasMarket
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Oldbridge Christmas Fair takes place 29–30 Nov, 10am–4pm at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre. Preparations are underway for a welcoming festive weekend. Visitors can travel via TFI Local Link Route 163. Join us at Oldbridge for seasonal cheer.
#OPWChristmas #ChristmasMarket
#OPWChristmas #ChristmasMarket
Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
Tá cead isteach saor in aisce á thairiscint againn dóibh siúd atá faoi mhíchumas agus do na cúramóirí atá á dtionlacan ag na suíomhanna go léir dár gcuid a ngearrtar táille chun dul isteach iontu.
www.heritageireland.ie
www.heritageireland.ie
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Tá cead isteach saor in aisce á thairiscint againn dóibh siúd atá faoi mhíchumas agus do na cúramóirí atá á dtionlacan ag na suíomhanna go léir dár gcuid a ngearrtar táille chun dul isteach iontu.
www.heritageireland.ie
www.heritageireland.ie
We're excited to welcome you! The OPW offers free entry to those with disabilities and their accompanying carers at heritage sites where an admission charge applies.
Information about each site's accessibility can be found on their individual web pages.
For more information: heritageireland.ie
Information about each site's accessibility can be found on their individual web pages.
For more information: heritageireland.ie
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We're excited to welcome you! The OPW offers free entry to those with disabilities and their accompanying carers at heritage sites where an admission charge applies.
Information about each site's accessibility can be found on their individual web pages.
For more information: heritageireland.ie
Information about each site's accessibility can be found on their individual web pages.
For more information: heritageireland.ie
The OPW and Kerry County Council have completed advanced flood-relief works in Clieveragh, Listowel. The €2m OPW-funded project protects 57 properties and forms part of the wider flood-relief plan for the town.
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/ZtrAS0qC
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/ZtrAS0qC
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The OPW and Kerry County Council have completed advanced flood-relief works in Clieveragh, Listowel. The €2m OPW-funded project protects 57 properties and forms part of the wider flood-relief plan for the town.
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/ZtrAS0qC
Learn more: https://cutt.ly/ZtrAS0qC
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
More:https://cutt.ly/OtrTj9PS
More:https://cutt.ly/OtrTj9PS
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme.
More:https://cutt.ly/OtrTj9PS
More:https://cutt.ly/OtrTj9PS
Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
November 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Wexford County Council, supported by the OPW, is developing a Flood Relief Scheme for Enniscorthy to address flooding from the River Slaney. A public consultation will be held at The Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Centre.
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
For more information see: https://enniscorthyfrs.ie/
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➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar athrú a dhéanamh? Breathnaigh ar na folúntais atá againn faoi láthair agus faigh amach faoi bhealach todhchaí níos fearr a thosnú le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
The OPW has purchased 235 acres of historic lands at Castletown House, Celbridge, reuniting key parts of the estate and restoring long-term public access. This resolves the M4 access issue and supports the full reopening of the estate.
More: cutt.ly/dtri81m6
More: cutt.ly/dtri81m6
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The OPW has purchased 235 acres of historic lands at Castletown House, Celbridge, reuniting key parts of the estate and restoring long-term public access. This resolves the M4 access issue and supports the full reopening of the estate.
More: cutt.ly/dtri81m6
More: cutt.ly/dtri81m6
The OPW are hiring seasonal tour guides across the country!
If you're passionate about history, storytelling & Irish heritage, apply today via https://cutt.ly/GuideRecruitment
#OPWJobs #IrishHeritage #TourGuideIreland #HistoryJobs #HeritageIreland
📷Fáilte Ireland
If you're passionate about history, storytelling & Irish heritage, apply today via https://cutt.ly/GuideRecruitment
#OPWJobs #IrishHeritage #TourGuideIreland #HistoryJobs #HeritageIreland
📷Fáilte Ireland
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The OPW are hiring seasonal tour guides across the country!
If you're passionate about history, storytelling & Irish heritage, apply today via https://cutt.ly/GuideRecruitment
#OPWJobs #IrishHeritage #TourGuideIreland #HistoryJobs #HeritageIreland
📷Fáilte Ireland
If you're passionate about history, storytelling & Irish heritage, apply today via https://cutt.ly/GuideRecruitment
#OPWJobs #IrishHeritage #TourGuideIreland #HistoryJobs #HeritageIreland
📷Fáilte Ireland
On International Men’s Day 2025, we highlight the OPW men who mentor and guide the next generation. Their shared skills and experience help build confident apprentices, trainees and future leaders, ensuring our heritage and public services thrive.
#InternationalMensDay #OPW
#InternationalMensDay #OPW
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
On International Men’s Day 2025, we highlight the OPW men who mentor and guide the next generation. Their shared skills and experience help build confident apprentices, trainees and future leaders, ensuring our heritage and public services thrive.
#InternationalMensDay #OPW
#InternationalMensDay #OPW
The OPW is pleased to confirm that a contract has been placed for fabric upgrade works at the State Examinations Commission building in Athlone.
Investment of approximately €1 million, this project reflects OPW’s ongoing work to deliver fit-for-purpose office accommodation
https://cutt.ly/Bte0Yd9O
Investment of approximately €1 million, this project reflects OPW’s ongoing work to deliver fit-for-purpose office accommodation
https://cutt.ly/Bte0Yd9O
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The OPW is pleased to confirm that a contract has been placed for fabric upgrade works at the State Examinations Commission building in Athlone.
Investment of approximately €1 million, this project reflects OPW’s ongoing work to deliver fit-for-purpose office accommodation
https://cutt.ly/Bte0Yd9O
Investment of approximately €1 million, this project reflects OPW’s ongoing work to deliver fit-for-purpose office accommodation
https://cutt.ly/Bte0Yd9O
The OPW is proud to support the new €7.03m Coast Guard Station in Greystones. Today’s sod-turning marks the start of modern facilities for the Greystones/Wicklow Unit and their vital search and rescue work along the east coast.
More ▶️ cutt.ly/hte1G1z8
More ▶️ cutt.ly/hte1G1z8
November 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The OPW is proud to support the new €7.03m Coast Guard Station in Greystones. Today’s sod-turning marks the start of modern facilities for the Greystones/Wicklow Unit and their vital search and rescue work along the east coast.
More ▶️ cutt.ly/hte1G1z8
More ▶️ cutt.ly/hte1G1z8
The OPW is supporting two Irish-language heritage walks as part of Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Nov, 14:15 – Dublin Castle guided walk (State Rooms Reception).
21 Nov, 15:00 – Iveagh Gardens guided walk.
Both events are free and open to all Irish-language levels.
19 Nov, 14:15 – Dublin Castle guided walk (State Rooms Reception).
21 Nov, 15:00 – Iveagh Gardens guided walk.
Both events are free and open to all Irish-language levels.
November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The OPW is supporting two Irish-language heritage walks as part of Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Nov, 14:15 – Dublin Castle guided walk (State Rooms Reception).
21 Nov, 15:00 – Iveagh Gardens guided walk.
Both events are free and open to all Irish-language levels.
19 Nov, 14:15 – Dublin Castle guided walk (State Rooms Reception).
21 Nov, 15:00 – Iveagh Gardens guided walk.
Both events are free and open to all Irish-language levels.
Tá an OPW ag tacú le dhá shiúlóid oidhreachta Gaeilge mar chuid de Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Samhain, 14:15 – Siúlóid threoraithe Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
21 Samhain, 15:00 – Siúlóid threoraithe i nGairdíní Uíbh Eachach.
Tá an dá imeacht saor in aisce & oscailte do gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
19 Samhain, 14:15 – Siúlóid threoraithe Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
21 Samhain, 15:00 – Siúlóid threoraithe i nGairdíní Uíbh Eachach.
Tá an dá imeacht saor in aisce & oscailte do gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Tá an OPW ag tacú le dhá shiúlóid oidhreachta Gaeilge mar chuid de Fáilte Fite Fuaite.
19 Samhain, 14:15 – Siúlóid threoraithe Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
21 Samhain, 15:00 – Siúlóid threoraithe i nGairdíní Uíbh Eachach.
Tá an dá imeacht saor in aisce & oscailte do gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
19 Samhain, 14:15 – Siúlóid threoraithe Chaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath.
21 Samhain, 15:00 – Siúlóid threoraithe i nGairdíní Uíbh Eachach.
Tá an dá imeacht saor in aisce & oscailte do gach leibhéal Gaeilge.
Discover “The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921” — a remarkable collection of secret photographs taken by IRA prisoners during the War of Independence.
Open 24 Oct. 2025 - 31 Oct. 2026 | Free admission
Open 7 days a week at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
Open 24 Oct. 2025 - 31 Oct. 2026 | Free admission
Open 7 days a week at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Discover “The Prisoners’ Lens: Secret photography in Kilmainham Gaol, 1921” — a remarkable collection of secret photographs taken by IRA prisoners during the War of Independence.
Open 24 Oct. 2025 - 31 Oct. 2026 | Free admission
Open 7 days a week at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
Open 24 Oct. 2025 - 31 Oct. 2026 | Free admission
Open 7 days a week at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.
🔗 heritageireland.ie
Met Éireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for many counties for the next couple of days. Please ensure you plan any travel with safety in mind.
Visit met.ie for weather updates.
#BeWinterReady
Visit met.ie for weather updates.
#BeWinterReady
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Met Éireann has issued orange and yellow weather warnings for many counties for the next couple of days. Please ensure you plan any travel with safety in mind.
Visit met.ie for weather updates.
#BeWinterReady
Visit met.ie for weather updates.
#BeWinterReady
As Ireland welcomes its 10th President, the portrait of President Michael D. Higgins has now been respectfully taken down from Leinster House.
Commissioned & cared for by the OPW, each official presidential portrait tells part of Ireland’s modern story.
Commissioned & cared for by the OPW, each official presidential portrait tells part of Ireland’s modern story.
November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
As Ireland welcomes its 10th President, the portrait of President Michael D. Higgins has now been respectfully taken down from Leinster House.
Commissioned & cared for by the OPW, each official presidential portrait tells part of Ireland’s modern story.
Commissioned & cared for by the OPW, each official presidential portrait tells part of Ireland’s modern story.
The OPW is proud to celebrate 13 Green Flag Awards and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditations for 2025.
These awards recognise excellence in sustainability, heritage care and biodiversity across Ireland’s parks and gardens.
More: https://cutt.ly/XtwIILc7
#OPW #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability
These awards recognise excellence in sustainability, heritage care and biodiversity across Ireland’s parks and gardens.
More: https://cutt.ly/XtwIILc7
#OPW #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The OPW is proud to celebrate 13 Green Flag Awards and 6 Green Heritage Site Accreditations for 2025.
These awards recognise excellence in sustainability, heritage care and biodiversity across Ireland’s parks and gardens.
More: https://cutt.ly/XtwIILc7
#OPW #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability
These awards recognise excellence in sustainability, heritage care and biodiversity across Ireland’s parks and gardens.
More: https://cutt.ly/XtwIILc7
#OPW #GreenFlagAward #Sustainability
Thinking of making a change? Check out our current vacancies and discover your path to building a better future with the Office of Public Works.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
#Recruitment #CareersThatMatter #OPWJobs #HiringNow #Working #JoinOurTeam
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
#Recruitment #CareersThatMatter #OPWJobs #HiringNow #Working #JoinOurTeam
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thinking of making a change? Check out our current vacancies and discover your path to building a better future with the Office of Public Works.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
#Recruitment #CareersThatMatter #OPWJobs #HiringNow #Working #JoinOurTeam
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
#Recruitment #CareersThatMatter #OPWJobs #HiringNow #Working #JoinOurTeam
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar athrú a dhéanamh? Breathnaigh ar na folúntais atá againn faoi láthair agus faigh amach faoi bhealach todhchaí níos fearr a thosnú le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar athrú a dhéanamh? Breathnaigh ar na folúntais atá againn faoi láthair agus faigh amach faoi bhealach todhchaí níos fearr a thosnú le hOifig na nOibreacha Poiblí.
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
➡️ https://cutt.ly/OPWjobs
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The @nlireland.bsky.social & @opwireland.bsky.social present Culture Club, a lecture series with leading architectural practices.
Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture.
🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl...
#Architecture #CultureClub
Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture.
🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl...
#Architecture #CultureClub
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The @nlireland.bsky.social & @opwireland.bsky.social present Culture Club, a lecture series with leading architectural practices.
Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture.
🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl...
#Architecture #CultureClub
Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture.
🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl...
#Architecture #CultureClub
Are you ready to welcome our new President of Ireland?
Be sure to tune into RTÉ One today to watch the inauguration of the 10th president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, taking place in Dublin Castle today.
#inaugration2025 #inauguration #PresidentOfIreland #dublincastle #historyinthemaking
Be sure to tune into RTÉ One today to watch the inauguration of the 10th president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, taking place in Dublin Castle today.
#inaugration2025 #inauguration #PresidentOfIreland #dublincastle #historyinthemaking
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Are you ready to welcome our new President of Ireland?
Be sure to tune into RTÉ One today to watch the inauguration of the 10th president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, taking place in Dublin Castle today.
#inaugration2025 #inauguration #PresidentOfIreland #dublincastle #historyinthemaking
Be sure to tune into RTÉ One today to watch the inauguration of the 10th president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, taking place in Dublin Castle today.
#inaugration2025 #inauguration #PresidentOfIreland #dublincastle #historyinthemaking