“The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland seeks to promote the Art, Craft and Science of dry stone construction in Ireland”

The association’s aims are:

PROMOTE:

• awareness of dry stone construction in Ireland
• and assist in the advancement of the Art, Craft and Science of dry stone construction in Ireland amongst amateurs and professionals.

PRESERVE:

• form a community of people interested in the construction and conservation of dry stone structures
• encourage the conservation and maintenance of Ireland’s dry stone built heritage stock

EDUCATE:

• enhance knowledge in a wider audience of the key place that dry stone structures and the practice of dry stone building have in our heritage
• to run a series of lectures and workshops throughout the year
• to be a repository of knowledge on all areas of dry stone construction
• publish information on dry stone techniques and benefits of dry stone for the environment and sustainability
• and create an archive which those interested in dry stone technique can access knowledge on the subject
• be witness to and demonstrate the intangible cultural heritage value that dry stone building has to Irish culture.
• to provide skills validation and training to those working with dry stone in Ireland