Irish Walled Towns
Irish Walled Towns Content
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.
The Legal Context
The Heritage Council and members of The Irish Walled Towns Network acknowledge existing legislation in the area of planning and conservation relating to Walled Towns and seek to ensure that approval for works/projects is sought from a number of bodies including the following:
- Local Authority
- National Monuments & Historic Properties
- National Museum of Ireland
The main legislative impacts include:
- Planning and Development Act, 2000
- Local Government Acts
- The National Monuments Act, 1930 and various Amendment Acts (1930-2004)
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.