Each year, Heritage Week returns to remind us of the wealth of archaeology that exists in Ireland and the value inherent in engaging the public with this resource. The Ralaghan idol, a Bronze Age (c. 3000 years old) wooden figure discovered in Ralaghan Bog, Shercock, is a perfect example of this rich heritage, and formed the focal point of the ‘Mysterious Figures from the Bog’ Heritage Week 2023 event which we held at Cavan County Museum last August. Providing a chance to engage with a replica of the idol and attend a related talk on wooden anthropomorphic figures by the IPeAAT team, the event not only stimulated wonderful creative responses from younger participants, but also insightful discussions on important topics such as prehistoric belief systems, customs, crafts, gender identity and the past significance of peatlands.