Gearóid O’Brien will receive his award this Thursday.
A Westmeath man is being recognised as Ireland's 2026 Heritage Hero.
Athlone’s Gearóid O’Brien will receive the Heritage Hero Award at a ceremony in Dublin’s RDS this Thursday, recognising his lasting contribution to Ireland’s heritage.
During National Heritage Week 2026, Mr O’Brien hosted guided tours of Athlone’s last surviving Napoleonic gun batteries and its medieval town walls.
He also participated in An Afternoon of Poetry and authored a play entitled "What’s This Heritage Malarkey?", which was performed by members of the Connaught Street and Environs Community Group at Connaught Gardens.
He says he's delighted to win the award:
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