Lough Gur Environmental Management Study February 2009

10.5 Public Art Initiative
An artwork initiative for Lough Gur, coordinated by the Arts Office of the County Council, has been
developed to provide an opportunity for artists to become actively involved with the planning
process. Public art works are seen as integral to the strategy for Lough Gur, increasing the
interpretation and appreciation of the unique resource. Following a selection process, a group of
three artists (under the name of ‘Deiseal’) were appointed to work with the planning/design team on
the provision of artwork as an integral part of the evolving strategy. To date, way-marker features
have been installed on the ‘Spectacles’ footpath and concept proposals have been prepared for
future works.
Way-marker feature as implemented Artwork - conceptual studies
10.6 Field Boundary Walls
Low stone boundary walls are a characteristic feature of the Lough Gur area and it is an objective of
the Management Study to seek to retain and repair these wherever possible.
The Lough Gur Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Grant Scheme is intended to assist the owner
or occupier of farmlands located within the Lough Gur ACA who wishes to undertake conservation
and restoration works on the field boundary walls located on their farmland. There is no automatic
right to a grant under the scheme. A fixed amount of money is allocated for a calendar year to meet
grant payments. Accordingly, grant applications are prioritised each year within available resources
and in accordance with the terms set out in an Explanatory Memorandum issued by the County
Council.
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