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The Heritage Council seeks to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of our national heritage for everyone. It works with its partners, particularly at local level, to increase awareness of our national heritage.

The Irish Walled Towns Network

The Heritage Council established the Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN) in April 2005. Its aim is to unite and co-ordinate the strategic efforts of Local Authorities involved in the management, conservation and enhancement of historic walled towns in Ireland, both North and South.

The Irish Walled Towns Network is formally linked to the International Walled Towns Friendship Circle (WTFC), the international association for the sustainable development of walled towns, walled cities and fortified historic towns.

The Irish Walled Towns Network seeks to ensure that Ireland’s unique cultural and archaeological heritage, in relation to its walled and fortified towns and cities, is protected and managed in a sustainable and appropriate manner in the long term. The Network is committed to operate in accordance with the WTFC’s Mission Statement and International conservation ‘Best Practice’.

The Irish Network will liaise with other historic Walled and Fortified Towns in Europe on a regular basis — Chester, Dubrovnik, Alcudia etc. Improved networks and links will ensure that quality management and effective conservation plans and systems are designed and implemented to protect and conserve the historic Walled Towns for the enjoyment and appreciation of current and future generations in Ireland and further afield.

Click here to visit the Irish Walled Towns Network section of the Heritage Council Website.