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A Field Guide to Dry-Stone Walls of County Donegal

The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council in association with the County Donegal Heritage Forum and The Heritage Council has published 'A Field Guide to the Dry-Stone Walls of County Donegal' by Patrick McAfee as part of the implementation of the County Donegal Heritage Plan (Action 4.1). 

 

The illustrated field guide provides an introduction to the types of dry-stone walls found in County Donegal and their cultural heritage significance.  The field guide was written and illustrated by Patrick McAfee, expert stonemason and author of ‘Irish Stone Walls’, ‘Stone Buildings’ and ‘Lime Works’.  He serves on the board of directors of Building Limes Forum Ireland and The Stone Foundation, USA.   

 

The free booklet is the third in the 'Donegal Heritage Series' and is available free-of-charge from the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council.

 

Download A Field Guide to the Dry-Stone Walls of County Donegal

 

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