The heritage of the river Nore was the subject of a new publication and poster launched last week by the heritage officer of Kilkenny County Council.
Mayor of Kilkenny city Cllr Malcolm Noonan, and Cathaoirleach of the county council, Cllr Michael O’Brien opened the event, the result of a project jointly funded by Kilkenny local authorities and the Heritage Council.
The project involved the collection of information on built, natural, and cultural heritage along a stretch of the river Nore, from Ballynaslee townland at the Laois county boundary to Ossory bridge in Kilkenny city.
“The publication will, I hope, be a very significant resource for communities, heritage groups, and schools,” said Dearbhala Ledwidge, Kilkenny heritage officer.
“I hope that in future years additional sections of the river will be studied,” she added, thanking the team of consultants who undertook the work; Kilkenny Archaeology, Mieke Muyllaert, and Jimmy Lenehan.
Cllr Noonan thanked the local communities for their support in collecting data for the project and stressed the importance of Kilkenny’s natural heritage.
And Cllr O’Brien said: “Kilkenny County Council recognises the important role that heritage plays in the economic life of the county, and also the contribution it makes to our quality of life, and that’s why projects such as this are so important.”
The report will be available on the county council’s website in the coming weeks and copies of the poster will be circulated to primary schools. To receive a copy of the publication or poster contact Dearbhala Ledwidge on (056 ) 7794925 or email dearbhala.ledwidge@kilkennycoco.ie
