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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).

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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 1h
Minister Kevin Boxer Moran has announced that local authorities in Galway City, Sligo, Mallow, Cavan, and Portlaoise will soon have direct access to new emergency flood barriers and mobile pumps.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 23h
San eipeasóid dheireanach de Other Voices: The Anam Sessions tugaimid cuairt ar cheann de na hárais chónaithe stairiúla is so-aitheanta in Éirinn – Áras an Uachtaráin. Éist le Liam Ó Culbáird ón OPW ag roinnt a chuid léargais ow.ly/wg7N50ZLbg0 Déardaoin 01 Deireadh Fómhair | 11:10pm | RTÉ2
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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
Woman gardening among leafy plants, promoting OPW job openings in heritage and environmental roles across Ireland.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our dedicated Guiding team. For more information visit: heritageireland.ie/recruitment/vaca…
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On 15th Sept, Andrew Potts of Europa Nostra presented the 2026 European Heritage Award to OPW for energy-efficient heritage conservation. ow.ly/wC9t50ZQVoR #EuropeanHeritage #EuropaNostra #HeritageConservation #OPW #EnergyEfficiency #Ireland
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Anam Sessions come to Dublin Castle. Aoife Ní Bhriain, Cormac McCarthy and Jacob Alon are among the artists performing in the historic Chapel Royal for Episode 3 of Other Voices: The Anam Sessions. Tune in Thursday 24 September at 11pm on RTÉ2. #OtherVoices #DublinCastle #AnamSessions
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Looking for a career in one of Dublin's most iconic parks? Applications are open for the positions of Craft Gardener at St. Stephen’s Green. For more information visit gov.ie/opwjobs
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Historic chalice and altar vessels from Joseph Plunkett & Grace Gifford's 1916 wedding are set to go on display at Kilmainham Gaol Museum thanks to St. James' Parish & Archdiocese of Dublin. For more information visit: ow.ly/jmrU50ZQtwP
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today, OPW heritage sites will light up blue to mark International Day of Sign Languages and celebrate ISL & Deaf culture. We also offer ISL-interpreted tours at selected Heritage Ireland sites, helping make our heritage more accessible to all. Visit www.heritageireland.ie or www.irishdeafsociety.ie
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Due to inclement weather and sea conditions, the OPW has made the decision to conclude the 2026 visitor season at Sceilg Mhichíl from Monday, 21 September 2026. The decision has been taken in the interests of the health and safety of visitors and OPW staff.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran TD has announced €566,666 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare. The funding will support rock revetment works along the Wexford coast. Learn more: #OPW #Wexford #CoastalProtection
Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran announces €566,666 funding for flood mitigation and coastal protection at Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Rosslare.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minister Moran has announced €891,875 in OPW funding for coastal protection works at Kilpatrick Beach, Co. Wexford. The funding will support a new 55m rock armour revetment & associated works. Learn more: #OPW #Wexford #CoastalProtection
Minister Kevin Moran announces €891,875 funding for flood mitigation and coastal protection at Kilpatrick Beach, Wexford.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minister of State Kevin “Boxer” Moran today officially opened the new Siamang Gibbon House at Fota Wildlife Park. The new habitat was developed with the support of the Office of Public Works (OPW).
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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
Purple recruitment poster for OPW listing multiple heritage and horticultural job openings across Ireland with a photo of a historic estate and yellow wildflowers.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Anam Sessions continue from the magnificent Emo Court, Co. Laois. Tune in to Ep. 2 of Other Voices: The Anam Sessions on Thurs, 17 Sept at 11pm on RTÉ2 and experience contemporary Irish music in this remarkable historic setting. 🔗 youtu.be/pZ0egX-WPiU?si=7ydEqUS_d-7… #OtherVoices
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We’re lighting up blue for International Week of Deaf People. On 23 Sept, five OPW heritage sites will illuminate in blue in support of Deaf people, Irish Sign Language & Deaf culture. More: ow.ly/4LQa50ZOEFc #IWDP26 #IDSL #BlueLight #DeafFlag
A neoclassical building, Casino Marino, illuminated with blue lights at dusk, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sa dara eipeasóid de 'Other Voices: The Anam Sessions' tugtar cuairt ar shuíomh stairiúil iontach Chúirt agus Eastát Ioma. Trí agallamh OPW le Albert Jordan, téimid 'ar chúl stáitse' leis na rudaí a fheiceáil a fhágann gur áit speisialta é Cúirt Ioma. 🔗 ow.ly/IPCE50ZKJ9U
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Professionals from Ireland and Europe gather at the National Gallery for the Heritage and Climate Symposium, celebrating OPW's Europa Nostra award for energy-efficient heritage training.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ready to start your engineering career? Applications are open for the OPW Engineering Graduate Development Programme, offering hands-on experience, mentorship and continuous learning across diverse engineering projects. Applications close 2 November. Apply today: gov.ie/opwjobs
Blue background with construction cranes and text promoting the 2027 Engineering Graduate Development Program by OPW.Modern office building exterior with OPW logo and text listing graduate engineering disciplines offered in Ireland.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Tá lúcháir ar OPW a fhógairt go mbeidh siad ag glacadh páirte sa Chomórtas Náisiúnta Treabhdóireachta sa Tulach Mhór i gCo. Uíbh Fhailí arís i mbliana. 🔗 ow.ly/j5Ig50ZKmFl #ComórtasTreabhdóireachta #OPWIreland
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Status Yellow rain warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Valid: 9pm Fri 11 Sept – 9am Sat 12 Sept. Heavy rain may cause localised flooding and difficult travel conditions. Never drive through floodwater. Latest updates: met.ie #WeatherWarning
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Ballyhale Flood Relief Scheme is moving to construction. Minister Moran marked the milestone in Kilkenny today. Funded through the OPW, the scheme will provide increased flood protection for 20 homes & 8 businesses. Kilkenny County Council KilkennyLive
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Music meets heritage at Barryscourt Castle, Co. Cork. Ahead of Episode 1 of Other Voices: The Anam Sessions, hear from OPW’s Michael White about what makes this remarkable medieval castle so special. Watch: youtu.be/yuW1UoqgU5Y?si=CDuzTAFNQ3B… Tune in: 10 Sept | 11.05pm | RTÉ2
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Sa chéad eipeasóid de 'Other Voices: The Anam Sessions' téimid chuig Caisleán Chúirt an Bharraigh i gContae Chorcaí, a ndearnadh athchóiriú air le déanaí. Féach ar agallamh Mick anseo: youtu.be/IzT30vdQ4Fc?si=Fa3uVIjXsRE… Déardaoin 10 Meán Fómhair | 11:05pm | RTÉ2
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join Kildare County Council & OPW on 10 Sept, 12-7pm at Athy Library for Athy Flood Relief public participation day no. 3. Details: www.floodinfo.ie/athyfrs #OPW #YourCouncil #Kildare #FloodRelief
Aerial view of a flooded area in Athy with event details for the Flood Relief Scheme Participation Day on 10 September 2026.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We’re heading to #Ploughing2026! Visit the OPW for LEGO flood demonstrations, virtual reality heritage tours, our new Property Zone and information on careers with the OPW. Find us at Block 4, Row 7, Stand 139. Learn more at www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-work…
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Magazine Fort received a Commendation at the Irish Georgian Society’s 2026 Conservation Awards. Congratulations to the OPW team, Kelbuild Ltd & Nolans Group Conservation and Restoration for the skill and passion they brought to conserving this historic site. #BuiltHeritage #OPW
Project Team, including Kelbuild Heritage, Nolan Conservation, and Donough Cahill, Executive Director IGSJohn Devitt of Ecclesiastical Insurance presented the awards (sponsor)-  in photo with  Audrey Farrell - OPW, Tomás O'Connor - OPW and Liam Keogh - EngineerCertificate from the Irish Georgian Society commending The Magazine Fort in Phoenix Park, Dublin for architectural conservation in 2026.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Apprenticeship opportunities are now open with the OPW. Gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills and work towards a recognised qualification. Start building your career with us. Apply now: gov.ie/opwjobs #Apprenticeships #OPW
Office of Public Works recruitment poster inviting skilled apprentices to apply and earn while learning.Apprenticeship opportunity in stonecutting and stonemasonry with Ireland's National Monuments Service in Newtown, Trim, Co Meath.Apprenticeship opportunity in construction plant fitting and arterial drainage maintenance across multiple Irish counties, offering training and paid work.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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
OPW hiring announcement listing various general operative, craft, security, and graduate development roles with a photo of a worker cutting wood outdoors.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Experience Ireland’s heritage after hours this Culture Night. On Friday, 18 September, OPW heritage sites will host free music, performances, tours, storytelling and more across the country. Discover what’s happening near you: heritageireland.ie/culture-night-2026/ #CultureNight
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Phoenix Park Biodiversity Festival & Honey Show is happening this Saturday, 5 September! Enjoy a FREE day of nature walks, talks, beekeeping, wildlife activities, Walled Garden tours and more. 10am–4pm | Phoenix Park Details: phoenixpark.ie #PhoenixParkBioFest
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
From classroom to Ploughing: Our LEGO Catchment Model shows flooding and solutions LIVE at National Ploughing. Visit OPW stand 139, Row 7, Block 4. #OPWPloughing #Ploughing2026 #FloodRelief #Engineering
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ready to start your engineering career? Applications are open for the OPW Engineering Graduate Development Programme, offering hands-on experience, mentorship and continuous learning across diverse engineering projects. Applications close 2 November. Apply today: gov.ie/opwjobs
Blue background with construction cranes and text promoting the 2027 Engineering Graduate Development Program by OPW.Modern office building exterior with OPW logo and text listing graduate engineering disciplines offered in Ireland.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Tá an-áthas ar Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí agus ar Other Voices a fhógairt go bhfillfidh *Other Voices: The Anam Sessions* ar RTÉ 2 i mí Mheán Fómhair. Craolfar an tsraith ceithre chuid ar RTÉ 2, ag tosú Déardaoin, an 10 Meán Fómhair, ar 11:05 i.n. 🔗
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Applications are now open for the OPW Flood & Coastal Risk Officer Graduate Development Programme 2027. Gain professional training and hands-on experience while working on projects that help manage flood & coastal risk across Ireland. Apply now: cutt.ly/OPWGraduate #OPW #GraduateProgramme
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Music meets heritage. Other Voices: The Anam Sessions returns to RTÉ2, with performances filmed at four remarkable OPW heritage settings. First up: Joshua Burnside at Barryscourt Castle. Tune in Thursday, 10 September at 11.05pm on RTÉ2. more: cutt.ly/ryjAVp55
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The OPW joins #Ploughing2026! Come and meet our team, explore our heritage work, flood management & more. Visit our stand! #OPW #NationalPloughingChampionships
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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/ga/tabhair-cuair… 📸 Céide Fields - Courtesy Alison Crummy
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Free entry to selected OPW Heritage sites this 2 September! Explore castles, gardens, and landmarks near you. Find the full list at heritageireland.ie/visit/free-wedne… #FreeFirstWednesday #FreeAdmission #ExploreTheExtraordinary 📸 Jerpoint Abbey - Kilkenny
Aerial view of a historic stone castle with a central tower and surrounding arches in a green rural landscape.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced €27,000 in funding for Brittas Stream, Clonaslee, Laois. The funding will support pre-construction, culvert design and modelling, replacement of the existing culvert and associated stream works. More: cutt.ly/pyjrC4ot #FloodRelief #Laois #Clonaslee
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced an additional €5,122 in OPW funding for works at Pilmore-Sluice, Youghal, Cork. The funding will support repair/replacement of the sluice gate & associated works, bringing total funding approved to €39,514. More: cutt.ly/6yjrS5DF
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A major step forward for flood protection in Raphoe. Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran TD has welcomed confirmation allowing works to start on the €12 million OPW Flood Relief Scheme, which will protect 387 at-risk properties. Learn more: cutt.ly/UyjwptPw #OPW #FloodRelief #Raphoe #Donegal
Aerial view of Raphoe town with a prominent clock tower, announcing flood relief confirmation by Minister Kevin Moran in Donegal.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Discover heritage, flood protection, public buildings and more at the OPW stand. Come visit us at the Ploughing! www.gov.ie/en/office-of-public-work… #Ploughing2026 #OPW #NPC2026
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
OPW ag an Treabhdóireacht Faigh amach faoin oidhreacht, cosaint ar thuilte, foirgnimh phoiblí agus tuilleadh ag seastán an OPW. www.gov.ie/ga/oifig-na-noibreacha-p… #Ploughing2026 #NPC2026 #OPW
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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
Two construction workers in safety gear working on a stone restoration project outdoors near a historic site.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Cork & Waterford from 12pm until 3am Friday. Planning on visiting an OPW heritage site? Please check the site's social media or heritageireland.ie before travelling for updates on opening/closing times.
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Climate change is reshaping Ireland’s coastline - from stronger storms to rising sea levels. By sharing what you see, you help us build a clearer national picture of these changes. Visit www.reportcoastalerosion.ie to learn more. #CoastalErosion #Ireland #SeeItSnapItSendIt #OPW
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Crawford Art Gallery @crawfordartgallery.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Over 7 months into the construction phase and there’s a lot happening at Crawford! We’re excited to give you an inside look at our progress so far... Read more: crawfordartgallery.ie/redevelopmen... #CrawfordArtGallery #TransformingCrawford #ProjectIreland2040 #PureCork
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Office of Public Works @opwireland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It’s the final episode of Building Ireland. Discover how dairy co-ops and innovation transformed rural communities and helped shape Ireland’s modern dairy industry. Tune in tonight at 7pm on RTÉ One. #BuildingIreland
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