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).
Value For Many comes to the Dublin International Film Festival on 20 Feb
Featuring OPW-commissioned films Circle & Threshold, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme — supporting Irish artists & bringing contemporary art into public spaces.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
#OPW #DIFF26
Featuring OPW-commissioned films Circle & Threshold, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme — supporting Irish artists & bringing contemporary art into public spaces.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
#OPW #DIFF26
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Value For Many comes to the Dublin International Film Festival on 20 Feb
Featuring OPW-commissioned films Circle & Threshold, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme — supporting Irish artists & bringing contemporary art into public spaces.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
#OPW #DIFF26
Featuring OPW-commissioned films Circle & Threshold, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme — supporting Irish artists & bringing contemporary art into public spaces.
More 👉 https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
#OPW #DIFF26
Lecture and tasting at Dublin Castle - Brewing the Past: Recreating Sixteenth-Century Beer
with Marc Meltonville and Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 14 February | 7.00pm
Booking on Eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813550652
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
with Marc Meltonville and Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 14 February | 7.00pm
Booking on Eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813550652
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lecture and tasting at Dublin Castle - Brewing the Past: Recreating Sixteenth-Century Beer
with Marc Meltonville and Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 14 February | 7.00pm
Booking on Eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813550652
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
with Marc Meltonville and Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 14 February | 7.00pm
Booking on Eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813550652
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran visited Donegal to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to flood relief. He met with local councillors in Lifford and affected local community members in Killybegs. #OPW #FloodReliefWorks #Donegal #ProtectingCommunities #PublicWorks
February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran visited Donegal to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to flood relief. He met with local councillors in Lifford and affected local community members in Killybegs. #OPW #FloodReliefWorks #Donegal #ProtectingCommunities #PublicWorks
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
⚠️ Weather Alert: Heavy rain on saturated ground with high rivers and tides may cause flooding and difficult travel.
🟠 Orange – County Louth
🟡 Yellow – County Cavan, County Monaghan, County Dublin, County Meath
Updates via met.ie.
Safety advice: winterready.ie
🟠 Orange – County Louth
🟡 Yellow – County Cavan, County Monaghan, County Dublin, County Meath
Updates via met.ie.
Safety advice: winterready.ie
February 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
⚠️ Weather Alert: Heavy rain on saturated ground with high rivers and tides may cause flooding and difficult travel.
🟠 Orange – County Louth
🟡 Yellow – County Cavan, County Monaghan, County Dublin, County Meath
Updates via met.ie.
Safety advice: winterready.ie
🟠 Orange – County Louth
🟡 Yellow – County Cavan, County Monaghan, County Dublin, County Meath
Updates via met.ie.
Safety advice: winterready.ie
Huge congratulations to Dublin Castle, Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Donegal Castle & Dún Aonghasa — Merit Winners at the CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence 2025 for Visitor Experience.
A brilliant achievement for our OPW site teams delivering world-class heritage experiences every day.
A brilliant achievement for our OPW site teams delivering world-class heritage experiences every day.
February 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Huge congratulations to Dublin Castle, Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Donegal Castle & Dún Aonghasa — Merit Winners at the CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence 2025 for Visitor Experience.
A brilliant achievement for our OPW site teams delivering world-class heritage experiences every day.
A brilliant achievement for our OPW site teams delivering world-class heritage experiences every day.
Met Éireann has updated its weather forcast.
⚠️ Stay alert for flooding risks! Check site openings via social media.
More info: www.met.ie, www.waterlevel.ie.
⚠️ Stay alert for flooding risks! Check site openings via social media.
More info: www.met.ie, www.waterlevel.ie.
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Met Éireann has updated its weather forcast.
⚠️ Stay alert for flooding risks! Check site openings via social media.
More info: www.met.ie, www.waterlevel.ie.
⚠️ Stay alert for flooding risks! Check site openings via social media.
More info: www.met.ie, www.waterlevel.ie.
Don't miss your last chance to apply for a job as a seasonal tour guide with the OPW.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Don't miss your last chance to apply for a job as a seasonal tour guide with the OPW.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
If you're passionate about history, heritage, and love public speaking, this is the job for you.
Application deadline is February 5th at 5pm.
Go to gov.ie/opwjobs - link in bio.
Reposted by Office of Public Works
The IAF will lead a public discussion at the Irish premiere of 2 films newly commissioned by @opwireland.bsky.social celebrating publicly funded architectural projects.
Screening 20 February, 12:00 @lighthousecinema.bsky.social as part of #dublininternationalfilmfestival.
iaf.ie/news/iaf-lea...
Screening 20 February, 12:00 @lighthousecinema.bsky.social as part of #dublininternationalfilmfestival.
iaf.ie/news/iaf-lea...
February 4, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The IAF will lead a public discussion at the Irish premiere of 2 films newly commissioned by @opwireland.bsky.social celebrating publicly funded architectural projects.
Screening 20 February, 12:00 @lighthousecinema.bsky.social as part of #dublininternationalfilmfestival.
iaf.ie/news/iaf-lea...
Screening 20 February, 12:00 @lighthousecinema.bsky.social as part of #dublininternationalfilmfestival.
iaf.ie/news/iaf-lea...
Heavy & persistent rainfall is forecasted, particularly across southern & eastern coastal counties. With saturated ground, high river levels & tides, there is an increased risk of flooding.
If visiting our sites, please check site social media or contact directly for updates on opening hours.
If visiting our sites, please check site social media or contact directly for updates on opening hours.
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Heavy & persistent rainfall is forecasted, particularly across southern & eastern coastal counties. With saturated ground, high river levels & tides, there is an increased risk of flooding.
If visiting our sites, please check site social media or contact directly for updates on opening hours.
If visiting our sites, please check site social media or contact directly for updates on opening hours.
Talk and tasting at Dublin Castle - How to Build a Tudor Brewhouse
with historic brewer Marc Meltonville.
Friday, 13 February | 7.00pm
eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813465397
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
with historic brewer Marc Meltonville.
Friday, 13 February | 7.00pm
eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813465397
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Talk and tasting at Dublin Castle - How to Build a Tudor Brewhouse
with historic brewer Marc Meltonville.
Friday, 13 February | 7.00pm
eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813465397
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
with historic brewer Marc Meltonville.
Friday, 13 February | 7.00pm
eventbrite.ie via 🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813465397
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Join a multi-disciplinary team as an apprentice with OPW National Monuments Service! Develop skills in timber conservation and traditional joinery.
Full details: gov.ie/opwjobs
#Craftsmanship #TimberConservation #Joinery #HeritageSkills #Apprenticeship #NationalMonuments #TraditionalCraft
Full details: gov.ie/opwjobs
#Craftsmanship #TimberConservation #Joinery #HeritageSkills #Apprenticeship #NationalMonuments #TraditionalCraft
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Join a multi-disciplinary team as an apprentice with OPW National Monuments Service! Develop skills in timber conservation and traditional joinery.
Full details: gov.ie/opwjobs
#Craftsmanship #TimberConservation #Joinery #HeritageSkills #Apprenticeship #NationalMonuments #TraditionalCraft
Full details: gov.ie/opwjobs
#Craftsmanship #TimberConservation #Joinery #HeritageSkills #Apprenticeship #NationalMonuments #TraditionalCraft
Cuimhnigh go bhfuil cead isteach SAOR IN AISCE chuig roinnt láithreacha oidhreachta OPW ar an gcéad Chéadaoin sa mhí.
Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: heritageireland.ie - Nasc san Bio
Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: heritageireland.ie - Nasc san Bio
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cuimhnigh go bhfuil cead isteach SAOR IN AISCE chuig roinnt láithreacha oidhreachta OPW ar an gcéad Chéadaoin sa mhí.
Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: heritageireland.ie - Nasc san Bio
Um liosta iomlán uaireanta oscailte agus T&C féach le do thoil: heritageireland.ie - Nasc san Bio
Imbolc marks the traditional start of spring in Ireland — a time of renewal and of new beginnings.
Across the country, OPW sites reflect centuries of seasonal change & our enduring connection to the land, reminding us how deeply these rhythms are woven into Ireland’s heritage.
#Imbolc
Across the country, OPW sites reflect centuries of seasonal change & our enduring connection to the land, reminding us how deeply these rhythms are woven into Ireland’s heritage.
#Imbolc
February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Imbolc marks the traditional start of spring in Ireland — a time of renewal and of new beginnings.
Across the country, OPW sites reflect centuries of seasonal change & our enduring connection to the land, reminding us how deeply these rhythms are woven into Ireland’s heritage.
#Imbolc
Across the country, OPW sites reflect centuries of seasonal change & our enduring connection to the land, reminding us how deeply these rhythms are woven into Ireland’s heritage.
#Imbolc
Lecture and tasting at Dublin Castle
Dining at Dublin Castle: Food, Accounts and Authority in the Sixteenth Century
with Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 7 February | 7.00pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813088269
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Dining at Dublin Castle: Food, Accounts and Authority in the Sixteenth Century
with Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 7 February | 7.00pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813088269
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Lecture and tasting at Dublin Castle
Dining at Dublin Castle: Food, Accounts and Authority in the Sixteenth Century
with Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 7 February | 7.00pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813088269
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Dining at Dublin Castle: Food, Accounts and Authority in the Sixteenth Century
with Dr Susan Flavin
Saturday, 7 February | 7.00pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1980813088269
Department of History, Trinity College Dublin
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Féach ar ár bhfolúntais reatha agus faigh amach conas is féidir leat todhchaí níos fearr a thosú leis an OPW.
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
Check out our current vacancies and find out how you can start a better future with the OPW.
➡️ gov.ie/opwjobs
The OPW and Dublin Bowie Festival presents Bowie Unframed, an exhibition featuring photographs by internationally acclaimed French photographer Philippe Auliac. The exhibition will showcase many extraordinary images of Bowie, including a selection of never-seen-before photographs.
January 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The OPW and Dublin Bowie Festival presents Bowie Unframed, an exhibition featuring photographs by internationally acclaimed French photographer Philippe Auliac. The exhibition will showcase many extraordinary images of Bowie, including a selection of never-seen-before photographs.
The OPW has completed the €23.57 million purchase of the East Wing, Block R, Spencer Dock. This strategic acquisition in Dublin’s IFSC will reduce rental expenditure and deliver a full return on investment in less than nine years. The building will provide essential space for State bodies.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The OPW has completed the €23.57 million purchase of the East Wing, Block R, Spencer Dock. This strategic acquisition in Dublin’s IFSC will reduce rental expenditure and deliver a full return on investment in less than nine years. The building will provide essential space for State bodies.
Two OPW-commissioned films. One festival screening.
Circle & Threshold, directed by Patrick Voigt, premiere at DIFF 2026 - celebrating publicly funded architecture & OPW-delivered infrastructure in Arklow & Rosslare.
📅 20 Feb 2026
🎟️ diff.ie
🔗https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
youtu.be/mS00rDPAqVg?...
Circle & Threshold, directed by Patrick Voigt, premiere at DIFF 2026 - celebrating publicly funded architecture & OPW-delivered infrastructure in Arklow & Rosslare.
📅 20 Feb 2026
🎟️ diff.ie
🔗https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
youtu.be/mS00rDPAqVg?...
Circle and Threshold - Official Trailer
YouTube video by Office of Public Works
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Two OPW-commissioned films. One festival screening.
Circle & Threshold, directed by Patrick Voigt, premiere at DIFF 2026 - celebrating publicly funded architecture & OPW-delivered infrastructure in Arklow & Rosslare.
📅 20 Feb 2026
🎟️ diff.ie
🔗https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
youtu.be/mS00rDPAqVg?...
Circle & Threshold, directed by Patrick Voigt, premiere at DIFF 2026 - celebrating publicly funded architecture & OPW-delivered infrastructure in Arklow & Rosslare.
📅 20 Feb 2026
🎟️ diff.ie
🔗https://cutt.ly/ValueForMany
youtu.be/mS00rDPAqVg?...
Snowdrop Month returns at Altamont Gardens! 🌼 1–28 February. Explore 150+ snowdrop varieties & early spring blooms. Open daily 9am–4:30pm. Free entry & guided tours at 2pm (Mon–Fri)
More: https://cutt.ly/ttx0W4Vd
More: https://cutt.ly/ttx0W4Vd
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Snowdrop Month returns at Altamont Gardens! 🌼 1–28 February. Explore 150+ snowdrop varieties & early spring blooms. Open daily 9am–4:30pm. Free entry & guided tours at 2pm (Mon–Fri)
More: https://cutt.ly/ttx0W4Vd
More: https://cutt.ly/ttx0W4Vd
February 1, marks the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde. This was an important festival in Irish folk tradition, celebrating femininity, blessings and protection. St. Brigid’s day also marks the beginning of Spring.
Join us at an OPW event near you, click for more: https://cutt.ly/CtxBtbNM
Join us at an OPW event near you, click for more: https://cutt.ly/CtxBtbNM
January 27, 2026 at 1:01 PM
February 1, marks the celebration of Lá Fhéile Bríde. This was an important festival in Irish folk tradition, celebrating femininity, blessings and protection. St. Brigid’s day also marks the beginning of Spring.
Join us at an OPW event near you, click for more: https://cutt.ly/CtxBtbNM
Join us at an OPW event near you, click for more: https://cutt.ly/CtxBtbNM
#StormChandra
⚠️ Due to hazardous weather, roads and trails at OPW Heritage Sites may be dangerous. Visitors must prioritize safety. Check site socials for updates on hours.
More advice: winterready.ie
⚠️ Due to hazardous weather, roads and trails at OPW Heritage Sites may be dangerous. Visitors must prioritize safety. Check site socials for updates on hours.
More advice: winterready.ie
January 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
#StormChandra
⚠️ Due to hazardous weather, roads and trails at OPW Heritage Sites may be dangerous. Visitors must prioritize safety. Check site socials for updates on hours.
More advice: winterready.ie
⚠️ Due to hazardous weather, roads and trails at OPW Heritage Sites may be dangerous. Visitors must prioritize safety. Check site socials for updates on hours.
More advice: winterready.ie
Join the OPW National Monuments Service as an apprentice Stonecutter/Stonemason! Learn traditional skills while conserving heritage. Apply now: gov.ie/opw
#Stonecutting #Stonemasonry #HeritageConservation #TraditionalSkills #Craftsmanship #NationalMonuments #Apprenticeship #CulturalHeritage
#Stonecutting #Stonemasonry #HeritageConservation #TraditionalSkills #Craftsmanship #NationalMonuments #Apprenticeship #CulturalHeritage
January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Join the OPW National Monuments Service as an apprentice Stonecutter/Stonemason! Learn traditional skills while conserving heritage. Apply now: gov.ie/opw
#Stonecutting #Stonemasonry #HeritageConservation #TraditionalSkills #Craftsmanship #NationalMonuments #Apprenticeship #CulturalHeritage
#Stonecutting #Stonemasonry #HeritageConservation #TraditionalSkills #Craftsmanship #NationalMonuments #Apprenticeship #CulturalHeritage
Exciting progress on the #Castleconnell Flood Relief Scheme! 🌊 The €12M project is now in detailed design to protect 50 properties. Stay tuned for updates!
Learn more ⬇️ https://ow.ly/aVEc50Y3L7h
Learn more ⬇️ https://ow.ly/aVEc50Y3L7h
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Exciting progress on the #Castleconnell Flood Relief Scheme! 🌊 The €12M project is now in detailed design to protect 50 properties. Stay tuned for updates!
Learn more ⬇️ https://ow.ly/aVEc50Y3L7h
Learn more ⬇️ https://ow.ly/aVEc50Y3L7h
Exciting news!
Work on OPW’s 14-storey Landmark Office Building in Limerick begins soon! 🚧
🔗 https://cutt.ly/FtxTpO4j
#Limerick #UrbanRegeneration #NZEB
Work on OPW’s 14-storey Landmark Office Building in Limerick begins soon! 🚧
🔗 https://cutt.ly/FtxTpO4j
#Limerick #UrbanRegeneration #NZEB
January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Exciting news!
Work on OPW’s 14-storey Landmark Office Building in Limerick begins soon! 🚧
🔗 https://cutt.ly/FtxTpO4j
#Limerick #UrbanRegeneration #NZEB
Work on OPW’s 14-storey Landmark Office Building in Limerick begins soon! 🚧
🔗 https://cutt.ly/FtxTpO4j
#Limerick #UrbanRegeneration #NZEB