New Publication: Perspectives on the Conservation & Management of Historic Town Walls
The Irish Walled Towns Network is delighted to launch a new publication containing ten perspectives on the conservation and management of historic town walls. The booklet, which covers aspects of history, archaeology, conservation, ecology, interpretation and urban...
IWTN Annual Conference 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of the Irish Walled Towns Network
Join us in Kilkenny this October 3rd for the Irish Walled Towns Network annual conference 2025. Our programme this year celebrates 20 years of the Irish Walled Towns Network. Presenters will cover key aspects of the IWTN’s activities: archaeology and...
The Walled Town Crier Issue 29
The latest issue of the Walled Town Crier e-zine is now available. Our regular ‘Getting to Know’ feature focuses on Trim, Co. Meath, home to Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle. We also have details of an upcoming buildings archaeology training day and photos...
Discovering Buildings Archaeology
The Irish Walled Towns Network and Galway City Council Architectural Conservation and Heritage are delighted to be hosting ‘Discovering Buildings Archaeology’ in Galway City on 17 September 2025. Buildings Archaeology is a specialised sub-discipline of archaeology,...
New Publication: The Medieval Walled Towns of Meath
A new guide to the medieval walled towns of Meath has been produced by Meath County Council with funding from the Irish Walled Towns Network Interpretation and Events Grants Scheme 2024. Written by Dr Ciarán McDonnell, edited and designed by Abarta Heritage, the guide...
The Walled Town Crier Issue 28
The latest issue of the Walled Town Crier e-zine is now available. Around the Irish Walled Towns Network summer means festivals and events. We have details on some of the events you can look forward to in this issue. Our regular ‘Getting to Know’ feature focuses on...
Joint IHTA-IWTN Seminar: Water, Towns & Topography
Booking is now open for the joint IHTA-IWTN Seminar 2025, which will take place on 28 May. Understanding the historical perspective and the role water has played in the evolution of urban landscapes is more important than ever and this is the theme of this year’s...
The Walled Town Crier Issue 27
The latest issue of the Walled Town Crier e-zine is now available. In this issue we’re getting to know Navan: one of four IWTN member towns in Co. Meath. We’re also taking a closer look at the Wonder Wander walking trails that the NIAH has been rolling out...