Historic Structures of West Clare

Historic Structures of West Clare This page is dedicated to the very many fine buildings in west Clare, from cottages to gate lodges, come under the heading of the built environment. Meath.

The built environment describes the artificial, man-made structures in which we live, work and play. All artificial surfaces, including buildings, roads, pavements etc. Newgrange, Co. Meath
Entrance to the megalithic passage tomb at Newgrange, Co. The passage and chamber of the tomb are dramatically illuminated each year by the winter solstice sunrise. By permission of Meath County Library.Newgran

ge, Co. Meath
By permission of Meath County Library. By permission of Meath County Library.Enlarge image
The built environment has evolved over time since the earliest man-made structures. Today we live in a very crowded, urbanised world in which the volume of artificial surfaces is increasing rapidly. Such developments can have detrimental effects on our natural environment. Equally, well planned cities can reduce the cumulative impact of human activity on the environment through efficiencies of scale and appropriate environmental management. It is therefore important to regulate the built environment at local, national and EU level. This helps to protect what was good from the past and to plan wisely for the future. With regards to preserving buildings of significant architectural value, some of Ireland 's historic houses are under the care of the Irish Heritage Trust, helping to protect these beautiful 18th and 19th century buildings. Surveys of each county are also conducted by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), identifying buildings of architectural importance to Irish heritage.

West Clare Sunrise on this Sunday morning.
16/10/2022

West Clare Sunrise on this Sunday morning.

30/05/2022

Kilrush and District Historical Society will host a lecture this Tuesday evening to mark the centenary of the death on 9 April 1922 of the noted antiquarian Thomas Johnson Westropp:
https://www.facebook.com/events/425922849007120

07/11/2021
22/12/2020
Since 2017, Kilrush and District Historical Society in partnership with Kilrush Tidy Towns have been fundraising to erec...
08/07/2020

Since 2017, Kilrush and District Historical Society in partnership with Kilrush Tidy Towns have been fundraising to erect a memorial to those Kilrush men who fought in the First World War.

At least 476 men enlisted. The number of casualties was high: 95 died and 24 more deaths were unrecorded. They hailed from all parts of Kilrush. For instance, The Glen lost 10 men with 21 wounded. Pound St/Hector St. lost 18 men with 27 wounded. Moore St. lost 13 men with 8 wounded. Grace St. lost 10 men with 11 wounded. Burton St. lost 11 men with 9 wounded. The Glen, a street with 55 dwellings, provided an amazing 69 soldiers. Mothers lost sons, wives lost husbands, children lost fathers. The loss of so many young Kilrush men was devastating.

The memorial is nearing completion, but we need additional funds to bring it over the line. We are appealing to Kilrush residents and diaspora to help us erect this important and timely memorial to the men who gave their lives so that we may live in peace. Please donate what you can and let us give these young men the recognition that they deserve.

Since 2017, Kilrush and District Historical Society in partnership with Kilrush Tidy Towns have b… Lisa O Sullivan needs your support for Kilrush WW1 Memorial

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