
Exploring Kilkenny’s City Walls: Conservation, Archaeology and Ecology
Discover Kilkenny’s historic city walls through the eyes of three specialists on this unique guided tour. Join Aoife Howard, Conservation Engineer; Fiona MacGowan, Ecologist; and Colm Flynn, Archaeologist, as they share their different perspectives on one of the city’s most important monuments.
Along the route, learn how the walls tell stories of medieval Kilkenny, provide valuable habitats for wildlife, and present ongoing conservation challenges. The tour will explore the rich archaeological, ecological and structural significance of the walls, offering new insights into their past, present and future.
Participants will also hear about the development of a comprehensive maintenance plan designed to protect and preserve Kilkenny’s City Walls for future generations.
This event is supported by the Irish Walled Towns Network Capital Grant
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Heritage Council Grant
This event is part of a project supported under the Heritage Council's grants programme in 2026
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