IWTN Workshop 24th February 2021

IWTN Workshop 24th February 2021

On the 24th of February, a virtual workshop and the IWTN AGM were held. We were delighted to welcome Malcolm Noonan, TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform to address the Network and launch the 2021 Grants Programme. Virginia Teehan, CEO of the...
Welcome to the Irish Walled Towns Network Bi-monthly Magazine

Welcome to the Irish Walled Towns Network Bi-monthly Magazine

Welcome to the Irish Walled Towns Network bi-monthly magazine where we feature news and events relating to the network. Articles in the magazine will explore the history and development of our walled towns as well as practical advice on interpretation, promotion and...
Conserving Athlone’s Town Walls – A Behind the Scenes Video

Conserving Athlone’s Town Walls – A Behind the Scenes Video

In September 2020, conservation works were carried out on a section of medieval town walls in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Every step of the conservation process was captured in a behind-the-scenes video which the Heritage Council have just released. Comprising of...
Climate Change & Historic Towns Document

Climate Change & Historic Towns Document

The Climate Change and Historic Towns document was created in 2019 in collaboration with illustrator, Hazel Hurley. The document is based on presentations which were delivered at the IWTN 2019 conference in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick in June 2019. It presents the...
The IWTN Action Plan 2020-2023

The IWTN Action Plan 2020-2023

Following extensive consultation with the members of the IWTN, the IWTN Action Plan 2020-23 was launched at the IWTN AGM held at Collins Barracks, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin on 14th Feb 2020.  The 2020-2023 Action Plan is the fourth to have been compiled by...