Heritage Audit of the River Nore
The Heritage of the River Nore
A Heritage Audit of the River Nore Heritage Phase 1 was commissioned by the Heritage Office of Kilkenny County Council in 2009. It comprised the survey and mapping of all, the built, natural and cultural heritage of the river from Ballynalsee (Laois-Kilkenny border) to Ossory Bridge, south of Kilkenny City.
Information was gathered through a combination of data research, field surveys (including a survey by canoe) and consultation with local communities. The project was funded and supported by Kilkenny Local Authorities and the Heritage Council with support from the Heritage Forum.
Geulder Rose (Viburnum opulus)
Dick Keoghan and Jack Phelan discussing river names
A total of 161 built heritage sites were recorded, including weirs, mills and tower houses. 118 local river names were recorded, as well as all of the habitats and wildlife along this section of river. The local communities, including anglers and landowners, played a vital role in providing information for this survey.
Fishing rod support on the River Nore
Phase 2 of the survey (from Kilkenny City to Inistioge) commenced in 2011 and will be completed in 2012.
To read the survey reports:
Heritage Audit of the River Nore Volume 1, Introduction and Overview;
Click here (18.4 MB) .pdf Document
Heritage Audit of the River Nore Volume 2, Built Heritage Inventory;
Click here (31.9 MB) .pdf Document
Heritage Audit of the River Nore Volume 3: Natural Heritage;
Click here (8.34 MB) .pdf Document
Heritage Audit of the River Nore Volume4; Cultural Heritage
Click here (5.46 MB) .pdf Document
To view the River Nore Poster please
Click here (1.2 MB) .pdf Document
To view the River Nore Teaching Resources please
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