SUNDAY, AUGUST 26

LIGHTHOUSE OPEN DAY

Step inside Wicklow Lighthouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see the conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust and imagine life as a lighthouse keeper while on a self-guided tour of this 18th century building. PLANT FOLKLORE

Eleanor Sutherland of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, an education guide and herbalist, will teach participants about wild plants, their stories and their traditional uses. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Information Office of Wicklow Mountains National Park, places must be booked in advance by calling 0404 45425. NUN’S CROSS CHURCH

Nun’s Cross Killiskey Parish invite people to come and see some of the astonishing array of ‘treasures’ at the historical Nun’s Cross Church, including a rich collection of items in wood, stone and marble. Open from 1 p.m. till 6 p.m. COOLLATTIN HOUSE TOUR

An afternoon of activities at the historic Coollattin House near Shillelagh will include a house tour, afternoon tea and an art and craft exhibition from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is €5 and booking is required, email annedwards053@ gmail.com. DISCOVER RUSSBOROUGH

Join Joan Griffith to explore the Russborough Demesne during a two-hour tour beginning at 2 p.m. Participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes. The meeting place is in the courtyard and parking costs €2. ANCIENT WOODLAND WALK

Enjoy a walk-through and description of the ancient Ballyvolan Wood in Newcastle, which is packed with local history and heritage. Event takes place from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. DUNLAVIN HERITAGE TOUR

Dunlavin and District Forum invites people to wander back through time and learn about the village’s rich, historical past. Beginning at 6 p.m. at Scoil Nioclais Naofa car park, experts will lead a guided tour that will include St Nicholas’ Blessed Well, Tornant Moat and Tornant G.raveyard.