Inland Waterways
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Ireland’s inland waterways are important parts of our transport and industrial heritage. They hold aesthetic, recreational and spiritual values, as well as important habitats for many forms of wildlife.
The Heritage Council and Fáilte Ireland commissioned this review to inform policy, research and grant support. The main findings of the review show that the heritage of the coast is at particular risk, which will impact on related tourism activities too. Our inland waterways will also be affected by changes in precipitation patterns, flooding, increased water pollution, and extreme weather events. The report examines the potential impacts, as well as indirect impacts on heritage from adaptation responses such as flood relief schemes, and renewable energy generation. Recommendations are made under the headings of policy development, research, adaptation, awareness raising, training, and resource management. The report is available in the publications section of this site.
The Heritage Council is developing its own suite of policies based on the Review which will inform its work programme in this area in the future. For further information, please contact Beatrice Kelly.
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INLAND WATERWAYS NEWS
Clodiagh Expedition Leads to New Industrial Heritage Find
In a recent reconnoitre carried out by members of the Heritage Boat Association and the Portlaw Heritage Group, long lost structures of our boating heritage were located and identified.
INLAND WATERWAYS EVENTS
Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth - Galway Agenda Announced
The agenda for the inaugural workshop of this series is now available. The workshop will take place on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 at NUI, Galway.