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.
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LATEST NEWS
Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth in Mid-Sized Towns - Video clips now available
This conference examined how the heritage resources of a town can help it recover from the recession. If you missed this conference back in January - watch the video clips of the speakers' presentations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Making Christian Landscapes - Conference
21-23 Sept, Cork. Landscapes across Europe were transformed as a result of the conversion to Christianity and the development of ecclesiastical structures during the early medieval period. This conference will seek to illuminate...
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RECENT 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.
HERITAGE IN YOUR AREA
Select your county from the drop-down list below for more information about heritage projects in your area.