Ebook: Rahan Monastic Site: A Conservation Plan Prepared by Howley Hayes Architects

The completion of this conservation plan for the Church of St. Carthage and its well-preserved, early monastic setting fulfils one of the aims of the Offaly Heritage Plan 2007-2011. It was commissioned by Offaly County Council and carried out by Howley Hayes Architects in association with Caimin O’Brien, archaeologist with the Archaeological Survey of Ireland, which is a section of the National Monuments Service. The objective of the Heritage Plan is to assess the cultural significance of the place, to identify threats to this significance and to formulate policies to address these threats to ensure the successful preservation and long-term management of this important cultural landscape.