UNESCO has officially inscribed Ireland’s practice of Dry Stone Construction on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscription was officially announced today during the 19th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is currently taking place in Asunción, Paraguay.
This recognition was part of an international application, led by Ireland, which also recognised similar cultural traditions in Andorra, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg under the inscription Dry Stone Construction, Knowledge & Techniques.
Dry Stone Construction is Ireland's fifth inscription on the UNESCO Representative List. Ireland’s first nomination, Uilleann Piping was officially inscribed in 2017, followed by Hurling in 2018, Irish Harping in 2019 and Irish Falconry in 2021.
Ken Curran of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland said:
“Inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is wonderful news for all of the communities involved in the safeguarding of the practice here. The communities in Ireland join an ever-increasing international community of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Resultant connections are being formed, knowledge-sharing is taking place, the safeguarding of the practice is being strengthened, and the wonderful culture of dry stone construction is being celebrated more and more.”
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
JOBS & RECRUITMENT EVENT
RETURNS TO THE RDS IN 2025
DATE
Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
LOCATION
Serpentine Hall, Hall 3, RDS, Dublin
EXHIBITORS
20+ Companies
SEMINARS
Full Day Of Industry Talks
Develop the knowledge and skills required to build a variety of traditional stone walls.
