Irish Walled Towns
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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
2009 Conservation work in Rindoon and Athenry
The Irish Walled Towns Network wishes to acknowledge the support given by the European Regional Development Fund, Irelands EU Structural Funds Programmes 2007-2013 and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government...
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 EVENTS
Conference - Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth in Mid-Sized Towns
A conference examining how the heritage resources of a town can help them recover from the recession will be held on Thursday January 26th in the Wood Quay Venue, Dublin.
IRISH WALLED TOWNS PUBLICATIONS
Archaeological and Environmental Heritage at Buttevant, Co. Cork
This report is an excellent examination of the medieval walls and other remains that exist along the town’s River Awbeg boundary.