Irish Walled Towns Network

Cork City has recently become members of the Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN). This Network, which currently has 19 members, was established by the Heritage Council, to unite and co-ordinate the strategic efforts of local authorities involved in the management, conservation and enhancement of historic walled towns. The Irish Walled Towns Network seeks to ensure that Ireland’s unique cultural and archaeological heritage in relation to its walled and fortified towns and cities is protected and managed in a sustainable and appropriate manner in the long-term. The IWTN is also formally linked to the International Walled Towns Friendship Circle whose members include Chester in England and Dubrovnik in Croatia.

 

Cork in the 16th Century

 

City Wall in Bishop Lucey Park

 

As part of National Heritage Week 2006, Sunday 27th August 2006 was designated Irish Walled Towns Day. On this day the IWTN celebrated the unique history, archaeology and culture of Ireland’s fortified towns. As part of the festivities of Irish Walled Towns Day, all members of the IWTN agreed to a ‘ringing of church bells’. A ‘ringing of the bells ceremony’ took place at St. Anne’s Church, Shandon. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr. Catherine Clancy and Councillor Donal J. Counihan. The Irish Walled Towns Network Flags also flew outside City Hall during Irish Walled Towns Day.

 

 

Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr. Catherine Clancy, ringing the Shandon Bells as part of the
Irish Walled Towns Day.

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