Irish heritage stars’ custom made success

IRELAND’S “heritage heroes” took centre stage at a top awards ceremony yesterday.

The event in Dublin hounours people who have preserved and promoted the country’s natural, built and cultural environment.

Heritage Council chief Virginia Teehan said: “Heritage Week and the National Heritage Awards highlight the fantastic work carried out in communities.

“It is wonderful to see such commitment to our shared heritage among individuals and groups, and to celebrate this commitment with an exciting programme of Heritage Week events.”