Killaloo, Cumber and Ervey at centre of Faughan course

A student, who took part in a recent heritage course that took in some of the most important natural, geological, archaeological and archtitectural features of the Faughan Valley, says the initiative is really worthwhile and encouraged others to get involved.
By Staff Reporter
Published 7th Dec 2014, 09:28 BST
Several participants successfully completed the second of the Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme's successful Local Landscape Heritage courses.Several participants successfully completed the second of the Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme's successful Local Landscape Heritage courses.
Several participants successfully completed the second of the Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership Scheme's successful Local Landscape Heritage courses.

Martin Bradley, was amongst 10 people, who participated in the Heritage Lottery Funded training programme. Each will receive an accredited certificate from Lantra.

He said: “I really learnt a lot about the history and sites of the Faughan Valley but I really enjoyed the way the course was taught and in particular getting out into the field.”

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The heritage training took place in the RAPID offices at the Old School, Killaloo and celebrated the unique landscape and heritage associated with the Faughan Valley.

The course involved morning classroom sessions with afternoon visits to important natural, geological, built and archaeological sites such as Ervey Wood, Cumber House, and Ballygroll.

The course was part of the training and learning development programmes associated with the Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Phillip O Kane, Faughan Valley Landscape Partnership Manager commented on the success of the programme so far: “This is the second of the heritage training sessions we have run to date and feedback from the participants has been very positive. Local people have been able to gain a better understanding about the heritage that is on their own doorstep together with a new set of skills that will allow them to interpret and better understand the rich heritage of the Faughan Valley.”

A similar heritage session will be run in the spring 2015 and if you are interested in taking part we will issue further information in local papers or you can contact us at Tel: 028 71 337149 or visit us at www.rapidni.com.