Heritage Works - Regenerating Armagh City

This one-day symposium will explore how heritage, culture, and placemaking can play a transformative role in the regeneration of Northern Ireland’s historic townscapes. As towns across the region face social, economic, and environmental challenges, there is growing recognition that their unique historic character and cultural assets can be central to sustainable renewal.

The morning programme will feature presentations, discussions and group break out sessions with presentations from the Department for Communities Historic Environment Division, ABC Council Regeneration, and Monaghan County Council’s Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.

Speakers for the day:

Natalie O'Rouke - Department for Communities

Roger Wilson - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council

Shane Kelland - Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council

Panel discussions and group breakout sessions will follow exploring topics such as adaptive reuse of historic buildings, successful collaborative working, widening participation in placemaking, and social inclusion

In the afternoon, delegates will take part in a series of guided site visits to nearby historic spaces and live regeneration projects, offering on-the-ground insight into how theory translates into action. These visits will showcase innovative reuse of historic sites helping to re-energise town centres.

Designed for council officers, building preservation trusts, heritage professionals, cultural partners and grassroots organisations. The symposium will provide inspiration, practical tools, and networking opportunities to support the regeneration of Northern Ireland’s rich historic environments.

Running order for the day:

9:30am - Arrivals: Refreshments and informal networking

10am - Introductions from Roger Wilson CEO ABC Council & Alan Clarke Heritage Network Chair of Northern Ireland Committee

10:15am - Presentations from speakers

11:15am - Break & Refreshments

11:30am - Panel Discussion & Breakout sessions

12:45pm - Lunch

1:45pm - Site Visits and Walking Tours

3:15pm - Reconvene at the Armagh Club - Tour with Brett Hannan & Tea and Cake

4:00pm - Event concludes

Code of conduct

We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our code of conduct for more information.

Discounted tickets

Network, Partner and Supporter members can book for a heavily discounted fee. You should have received an email with a code to access the discounted tickets. Click the red 'Get tickets' button and enter your code in the box that says, 'Promo Code'. The discounted ticket options will be revealed.

Tickets are £60 for members and £120 for non-members, if you or your organisation is based in the Armagh, Banbridge or Craigavon areas please enquire with james on the email below for a discounted rate of entry.

If you did not get the 'promo code' or if the entry price is a barrier to entry please email james@heritagenetwork.org.uk

If you would like to join the Heritage Network and receive discounted ticket prices alongside lots of other membership benefits, please go online to find out more information. Annual membership starts from just £75 for individuals, £125 for not-for-profit organisations, £300 for businesses and local authorities. Heritage Network is the UK's umbrella organisation for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings and places and the network for businesses supporting this sector. Join us today at www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/