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Seminar to explore heritage in
Donegal towns
20.03.12
DONEGAL County Council
is to explore how Tidy Towns committees and other
community groups can help protect and enhance the
natural and built heritage of their towns and
villages.
The local authority, in association with the The
Heritage Council, is hosting a free public seminar
entitled 'Heritage in Tidy Towns' later this month.
The half-day conference will raise awareness about
cultural heritage and how beautiful old shop fronts,
churches and other structures including traditional
phone boxes can contribute to the overall character
of a town or village. |
Donegal heritage
officer, Joseph Gallagher, said the "civic pride"
demonstrated by Tidy Towns committees can do much to
conserve the heritage of a town or village.
"The heritage of a town or village contributes
significantly to its character and appearance. It
reinforces our sense of place and reflects our sense
of identity,” said Mr Gallagher.
“Our heritage contributes to the attractiveness of
the towns and villages in which we live, work and
visit, and to the ability of communities to attract
visitors and tourists.
"The built environment of our streetscapes is
constantly changing and aspects of our heritage and
village character can be lost in the process," added
Mr Gallagher. |
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The traditional P&T phonebox in Malin.
The village's success in the Tidy Towns competition
over the years will be discussed as part of a free
public seminar entitled 'Heritage in Tidy Towns' on
March 24. |
Co Donegal has enjoyed
considerable success in the Tidy Towns competition
over the years with Glenties and Malin Town having
won seven overall titles between them.
The seminar which is part of the County Donegal
Heritage Plan, will be opened by Minister of State
at the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht,
Dinny McGinley T.D. Guest speakers will include
national Tidy Towns adjudicators, Sharon Eastwood
and Debbie Nesbitt and Heritage Council architecture
officer, Colm Murray. The seminar will take place in
Letterkenny's Regional Cultural Centre on Saturday,
March 24 from 9am to 1pm. Booking is being advised
by contacting Donegal County Museum on (074) 912
4613 or e-mailing
museum@donegalcoco.ie . |
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