GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is opening the annual grants scheme to GLAS participants for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and other related structures. Only farmers approved in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) are eligible to apply. The principal objective of this scheme is to ensure that traditional farm buildings and other related...
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Leadwork for Historic Buildings CPD course, Stradbally Hall, Laois on Thursday the 26th of October
An ideal opportunity for those involved in historic building conservation. A single day practical workshop involving the identification of common problems associated with leadwork on historic buildings and an overview of basic repair techniques and appropriate types of lead and lead-dressings. The course will delivered by an experienced conservation leadworker with Rainey Restoration. To book a place ring Ciara O’Flynn, Built Heritage Conservation Consultant/Buildings Archaeologist...
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Irish Georgian Society and Westport County Council’s Westport Study Day on Friday 10th November
The Irish Georgian Society and Westport County Council’s Westport Study Day, which takes place on Friday 10th November in the drawing room of Westport House, County Mayo. This study day will provide a history, appreciation and understanding of the architecture and conservation of Westport house and demesne, in tandem with an exploration of the urban development of the planned Georgian town of Westport; and consider...
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