Celebrating Traditional Field Gates

The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council commissioned a project to record traditional field gates in Co. Kilkenny and raise awareness about this important part of our rural heritage. These traditional field gates were forged by blacksmiths in times past. They are functional and beautiful pieces of craft which are disappearing from our rural landscape. The project, undertaken by Shem Caulfield, and overseen by a sub-committee of the Kilkenny Heritage Forum produced the following:

Photographic survey and condition report of approx 200 field gates in the Thomastown, Inistioge, Graiguenamanagh and wider Castlecomer areas
Brochure on the history, design styles and care of field gates - download a copy of the brochure here
Poster - Download a copy here
Resources for primary schools to teach about traditional field gates 2 short films on the value of traditional field gates and advice on their care

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCLOYKymjH4&list=UUDM6mTrAIh_1wB_VIZ-DmzQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKA_-rW3-k&list=UUDM6mTrAIh_1wB_VIZ-DmzQ

The Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council held an event on Sunday 12th October, 2014 celebrating our traditional farm gates, at Castlecomer Discovery Park.

This event was kindly supported by Teagasc and the Heritage Council.

Download a copy of the event poster here

Farm Gates Exhibition 12th October, 2014