Irish Walled Towns

The Viking raiders of the ninth century and the Anglo-Norman invaders of the twelfth built defensive strongholds that over the centuries came to enrich the fabric of Irish life.

Grant Aided Projects

The Heritage Council supports projects through grant aid and funds to carry out important activities to protect, preserve and enhance our heritage. In this section you will find information some projects we have supported.

IRISH WALLED TOWNS GRANT AIDED PROJECT

Fethard Walled Town Medieval Festival 2008

Fethard Walled Town Medieval Festival 2008 took place on Sunday the 23rd of August in line with the launch of Heritage Week. The town held a diverse range of events which successfully appealed to all ages.

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Education
  • Museums & Archive
  • Inland Waterways
  • Marine
  • Recreation
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Irish Walled Towns
  • County Heritage Services
  • Planning
 

HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA

Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.

IRISH WALLED TOWNS NEWS

Carlingford and Derry - A Tale of Two Historic Irish Walled Towns

Emerging Cross-Border Historic Landscape and Seascape Characterisation Study

IRISH WALLED TOWNS EVENTS

Irish Walled Towns Network Annual Conference

Thursday 5th November 2009. Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth

IRISH WALLED TOWNS PUBLICATIONS

Irish Walled Towns

Readers will gain a new appreciation and understanding of history through the stories of Irish Walled Towns that together make up an important aspect of Ireland’s cultural heritage.