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Castlecomer Walking Trail - students from the Presentation Convent National School, Castlecomer who were involved with this project
Two new walking trails have been launched in North Kilkenny following a collaboration between the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, the architectural conservation office of Kilkenny County Council, and the local community,
The trails - in the centre of Freshford and Castlecomer - were officially launched by Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Michael McCarthy. The launch events took place in Ionad Lachtáin and Castlecomer Library respectively.
“The Wonder Wander Trails are designed to celebrate the rich and often diverse heritage of Architectural Conservation Areas. I commend the strong engagement from the local community, schools, and individuals who have been vital for a successful outcome," said Cllr Michael McCarthy.
Students and teachers from St Lachtain's National School, Freshford with some of those involved in this project outside of Freshford Community Hall, one of the stops on the Wonder Wander Freshford trail
The trails are within the confines of the Architectural Conservation Areas in both localities, and bring walkers on a route past some of their most significant structures, while also providing snippets of interesting information.
A 'Scavenger Hunt' is also available for participants of all ages to seek out some of the more notable and fascinating architectural features within the Architectural Conservation Areas.
John Beattie, National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, Cllr. Michael McCarthy, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Edel McWeeney Moran, CEO, EZxploring, Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick, Kilkenny County Council, and Jane Wales, National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
These trails are part of Kilkenny County Council’s ongoing promotion and safeguarding of Kilkenny’s local architectural heritage. The trails are self-guided and supported by a map providing user friendly information about the selected points of interest. The trail stops, which have been featured, reflect a cross section of the types of buildings found in our Architectural Conservation Areas.
Both events were followed by the opportunity to do some of the trails afterwards. All walking trails are free and are available to download as PDFs on www.buildingsofireland.com now.
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