The practice of building dry stone walls in Ireland has been recognised by Unesco for its important cultural heritage, following on from hurling and uilleann piping which also received recognition ...

The practice of dry stone wall construction in Ireland has been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural heritages around the world. Dry stone walls are an iconic part of many Irish landscapes ...

Gardener and waller Vicki Smith will compete in the amateur category An annual dry stone walling competition has been called "vital" for an area's wildlife and cultural identity. Professional ...

The goal? To build a 20 foot (6 meter) and 213 ft (65 m) long dry-stone wall as part of a park where the landscape was digitally planned, and the earth autonomously excavated. The coolest thing ...

A skilled waller can replace three to four metres a day The environmental benefits of dry stone walls are at risk unless the government rethinks subsidy rates, it is warned. The Northumbria Dry ...