Episodes
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In this episode we continue our conversation with?
Bob Clark, director and curator of the unique Township of Auchindrain in Scotland. We delve into the history of the site and its evolution through the centuries up to modern days. We then look at what can be done to preserve and transmit its memory to future generationsThis conversation with Bob ended up being a bit longer than our usual episode, so we've decided to split the conversation into two parts.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
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www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
Shownotes
Bob's favourite vernacular building : Stoners Building (Building H)
https://www.auchindrain.org.uk/
Skara Bray Neolithic Houses, Orkney
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In this episode we talk to Bob Clark, director and curator of the unique Township of Auchindrain in Scotland. We delve into the history of the site and its evolution through the centuries up to modern days. We then look at what can be done to preserve and transmit its memory to future generations
This conversation with Bob ended up being a bit longer than our usual episode, so we've decided to split the conversation into two parts.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
SHOWNOTES
https://www.auchindrain.org.uk/
Fidelma Mullane 2019 - Croiceann cruaidh féarmhar an talaimh : a material culture of the skin of the earth - the example of roofing with sod parings in Ireland
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We talk to County Galway Community Archaeologist Bernie Doherty, Artist Shem Caulfield and retired Community Archaeologist Christy Cunniffe about their involvement in the the Galway Forged Gate Project, particularly getting into details about the artistic flourishes of vernacular blacksmiths, iron crosses and iconography as well as touching on the history of metalworking and smelting in Ireland.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/content/files/Wrought-Iron-Gates-S-Caulfield.pdf
https://roaringwaterjournal.com/tag/shem-caulfield/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pKA_-rW3-k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCLOYKymjH4&t=1s
Videos : https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/topics/galway-forged-gates-project/gkmedia-videos
Furnace Festival : https://www.furnacefestival.ie/
https://field-monuments.galwaycommunityheritage.org/
https://www.instagram.com/galwaycommunityarchaeology/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/archaeology_gc?s=20
https://www.facebook.com/GalwayCommunityArchaeology/
https://www.facebook.com/christy.cunniffe
https://twitter.com/ChristyCunniffe
TG4 tv station : https://www.tg4.ie/ga/
Manchan Magan TG4 : https://www.manchan.com/
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We talk to County Galway Heritage Officer Marie Mannion and Emma Laffey of Skehana & District Heritage Group about the Galway Forged Gates Project, a wonderful project that skillfully reveals the connection between our tangible physical heritage and the intangible traditions, skills, stories and local histories they possess. We learn about the importance of recording our heritage (tangible and intangible) before it is lost and how a packet of biccies can go a long way when talking to our older generations to record their local knowledge.
Project Website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/content/category/topics/galway-forged-gates-project
Marie Mannion: [email protected]
Galway Heritage Office website: https://heritage.galwaycommunityheritage.org/
Emma Laffey: Mad About Heritage - Emma Laffey
https://www.youtube.com/@user-uh7uh9uo8v
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075727884894
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
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We talk to Rachel McKenna, the architectural Conservation Officer for Co. Offaly about her book “Traditional Architecture in Offaly” and get a wonderful insight into the vernacular traditions of the county and the outcome of many years of research, work and conversations with owners. We learn about the importance of recording memories and traditions, and the involvement of the County Council in the process.
Traditional Architecture in Offaly: History, Materials and Furniture 1800 to Present Day
https://www.offalyhistory.com/shop/books/traditional-architecture-in-offaly-history-materials-and-furniture-1800-to-present-day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ufd70p-_HU
County Offaly Conservation of Built Heritage
https://www.offaly.ie/c/conservation-of-built-heritage/
Carrigeen Farmhouse
https://offalylibrariesblog.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/carrigeen-farmhouse-offalys-hidden-heritage/
Pilot Conservation Advice Scheme for Vacant Traditional Farmhouses
https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/260179/669f8755-697a-42a8-bff0-fa57bbd2e8c5.pdf#page=null
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
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In today's episode we talk to John Plunkett, the eldest son of the Plunkett family who has taken an interest in restoring the family farm, Rory Galligan, director of Rock Road Stone Company in Moynalty, Co. Meath and Fergal McGirl, a Conservation architect based in Dublin, with almost 30 years of experience. We chat to them about how together they carried out a project to restore the Plunkett cobbled farmyard in Co.Meath. We learn about the importance of proper on-site research when carrying out a restoration project and the untold value of regular maintenance of vernacular buildings along with maintaining the traditional use of vernacular farm buildings and structures.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
Shownotes
John's favourite vernacular building : Outhouses
Rory's favourite vernacular building : A thatched cottage
Fergal's favourite vernacular buildings : Whitestown Clachan, Co. louth
Contact details
John Plunkett :
Phone contact number given at end of podcast
Rory Galligan: Rock Road Stone Company Ltd. Moynalty, Meath.
LinkedIn
National Guild article
Building Ireland Magazine article
Fergal McGirl :
fmgarchitects.ie
LinkedIn
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme
Evaluation of Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme - 2022
Agriland .ie article : Old ways and grant aid restores cobbled yard on Carnaross Farm
Rothe House Kilkenny
ROI Government Conservation Advice Series - Paving : The Conservation of Historic Ground Surfaces
Cobble Repairs - Robin Russell, Historic Churches 2017
Traditional Buildings on Irish Farms, 2005, ROI Heritage Council
Reusing Farm Buildings : A Kildare Perspective
Laura Bowen and Nicki Matthews
DSWAI : Dry Stone Walling Association of Ireland
https://www.facebook.com/dswai.ie
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In this episode talk to carpenter Toby Slater about his time as an SPAB Millwright Fellow in 2022 and learn about the challenges and solutions he works through in the conservation of historic timberwork.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023
Shownotes
Toby's favourite building type: Angel Roofs
Toby's contact details
https://www.instagram.com/slaterconservation/
https://www.slaterconservation.co.uk/
Maldon conservation award - fire damaged Kings Inn
Maldon Conservation award - De Laches, Cold Norton
SPAB Ireland Working Party Site 2023
Charlecote Mill, Warwickshire
Kibworth Harcourt Mill Project by SPAB
Mills and Millers of Ireland - The Society for the Preservation of Ancient and Traditional Irish Mills
Skerries mills
Offaly County Council : An Industrial Heritage Survey by Fred Hammond 2009
Part 1
Part 2
ROI Government advice series : A Guide to the Repair of Historic Roofs
ROI Government advice series : A Guide to the Repair of Historic Windows
Historic England, Practical Building Conservation : Timber
SPAB advice : Timber frame repair
SPAB advice : Timber floors
SPAB advice: Timber Stairs
SPAB advice : Timber Floor Structures
SPAB advice : Timber Windows
SPAB advice : Timber Wall paneling
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In this episode we talk to Tom Little, stone worker and letter carver who also designs and runs the Stone Cutting and Stone Masonry Apprenticeship programme at the Kerry College of Further Education and Training. He tells us about the decline and evolution of Irish stone working from the 1960’s to now, where he’s seeing the beginning of a new ‘stone renaissance’ as the craft is better appreciated, in higher demand and is taken up by new generations of passionate and creative workers
Tom would like to acknowledge the vital role SOLAS and the Office of Public Works have played in making the Stonecutting & Stonemasonry Apprenticeship program a reality.
In particular, the OPW's continued support of the program has helped ensure the future of this timeless craft for future generations
If you're interested in learning more about a future in stoneworking check out the apprenticeship programmes run by Kerry College of Further Education and the OPW shared in our shownotes.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
SHOWNOTES
Favourite Building - his own house: a two storey stone labourers cottage built around 1900.
Tom's contact details : [email protected] / [email protected]
Kerry College Apprenticeship Programme
OPW Apprenticeship Programme
Drystone Walling Association of Ireland
Website
Facebook
Féile na gCloch (Festival of Stone) Inis Oirr, 14th to 17th September 2023
Galway Cathedral : Cathedral of Our Lady into Heaven and St Nicholas
Micheal Biggs biography
1973 video of sculptor Michael Biggs on the dying craft of stone carving and how his stonework for a Dún Laoghaire church gives it new life.
Oisin O Kelly biography
RTE archives on Oisín Kelly retrospective
Heart to Hearth - In conversation with Tom Pollard
Pat McAfee books
Stone Buildings: Conservation. Restoration. History
Irish Stone Walls: History, Building, Conservation
Killian O’Flaherty
Ballyknockan : A Wicklow Stonecutters village
ROI Government built heritage advice series - Conservation and repair of masonry ruins
SPAB Advice : Stone walls
SPAB Advice: Stone Floors
SPAB Technical Advice Note : The Need for Old Buildings to 'Breathe'
SPAB Advice : Crafts
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In this episode we talk to Jimmy Lenehan, a Kilkenny based thatcher working in reed and straw since 1993, about some of the archaeology and traditions of thatched roofs in Ireland, the historical context, longevity and value of different thatching materials as well as getting into some discussions about growing and harvesting quality thatching supplies here in Ireland.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
Shownotes
Jimmy’s favourite vernacular building : a mud walled building
ROI Government Advice Series - A guide to the repair of thatched roofs
NIAH List of Thatchers and Thatch Suppliers in Ireland
The Heritage Council of Ireland : Useful information for Thatched Property Owners
Ballygarran Repair Blog
Ballygarran NIAH Building of the Month post
Ballygarran farmhouse, Co Wexford - Heritage Council Report
2005 Report on the Present and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland Volume 1: The Action Plan
2005 Report on the Present and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland Volume 2: Supporting Information
2022 ROI Government Vernacular Strategy - A Living Tradition : A Strategy to enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of our Built Vernacular Heritage.
ROI Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
ROI Thatching Grant
ROI Historic Structures Fund
ROI Built Heritage Investment Fund
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We talk to Marianne Suhr, conservation building surveyor and co-author of the 'Old House Eco Handbook' to get some advice about sensitive interventions for contemporary living in traditional buildings that still retain the character of your old building. We get into dew points, insulating plasters, underfloor heating, secondary glazing, appropriate insulation and some of the ‘quick wins’ that can be carried out on traditional buildings.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
Shownotes
Marianne's ideal house : Kelmscourt manor, Gloucestershire (retreat of SPAB founder William Morris)
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE :
Conference - Through the Looking Glass : A Future for Historic Windows
Old House Eco Handbook
ROI Government Vernacular Strategy - A Living Tradition : A Strategy to enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of our Built Vernacular Heritage.
ROI Government Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
ROI Government Pilot Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Farmhouses
ROI Government Advice Series : A guide to the Repair of Historic Windows
A Legacy of Light : A History of Irish Windows by Nessa Roche
SPAB Technical Advice Notes : Our free-to-download publications include an expanding suite of Technical Advice Notes aimed at providing authoritative and practical references for those involved with caring for and repairing old buildings.
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Repair of Wood Windows
Historic England : Traditional Windows, Their Care, Repair and Upgrading
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Caring for Old Floors
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Control of Dampness
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In today’s episode we chat to Moses Jenkins, the Senior Technical Officer at Historic Environment Scotland. We chat about some of the key considerations needed when planning to ‘retrofit’ a traditional building as well as the appropriateness and success of different materials and products in traditional buildings.
If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
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Moses’ favourite vernacular building : Flatfields, Perthshire
Moses’ contact details :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moses-jenkins-299a4925
Historic Environment Scotland website:
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Refurbishment Case Study 22 : Downie’s Cottage, Braemar
Technical Paper 24 : HES Refurbishment Case Studies : Review of Energy Efficiency Projects
Refurbishment Case Study 8 : Garden Bothy, Cumnock
Short Guide : Traditional Scottish Brickwork : Short Guide 7
SPAB Advice : Energy Efficiency in Old Buildings
SPAB Briefing : Energy Efficiency in Old Buildings
Historic Environment Scotland : Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings
ROI Government Vernacular Strategy - A Living Tradition : A Strategy to enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of our Built Vernacular Heritage.
ROI Government Advice Series : Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings
Deep Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Skills Training in Ireland - by Caroline Engel Purcell
University College Dublin Traditional Building Materials Research group : Building in a Climate Emergency Group
SPAB Technical Advice Notes : Our free-to-download publications include an expanding suite of Technical Advice Notes aimed at providing authoritative and practical references for those involved with caring for and repairing old buildings.
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Repair of Wood Windows
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Caring for Old Floors
SPAB Technical Advice Note : Control of Dampness
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
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If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]
For more information on SPAB Ireland:
www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland
To follow us on social media:
www.instagram.com/spabireland
www.twitter.com/spabireland
www.facebook.com/spabireland
Hosted by Róisín Beirne and Livia Artibani
Edited by Graeme Baldwin
Reviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.
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In this episode, we chat with three of the 2022 SPAB Scholars and Fellows, Sinéad Scullion, Serena Gildea and David McFerran. Sinead is an architect from Dublin, Serena is an engineer from Donegal, and David is a joiner from Down.
In today’s episode, we chatted about their experiences and travels in the UK and Ireland as part of the Scholarship and Fellowship programmes, as well as some vernacular highlights.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
Subscribe, enjoy and please leave a review!
SPAB Scholarship https://www.spab.org.uk/learning/scholarship
SPAB Fellowship https://www.spab.org.uk/learning/fellowship
Blog post about the SPAB Scholars and Fellows’ visit to Ireland
https://www.spab.org.uk/news/spab-scholars-ireland-close-home-long-road-ahead
All island MOU on vernacular heritage https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/69870-all-island-commitment-to-irelands-vernacular-heritage-established-at-signing-of-north-south-agreement-on-vernacular-heritage
Scutcher’s Cottage, Donegal https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/newmills-corn-and-flax-mills/
Short interview with Alex Gibbons, former SPAB Fellow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhbztVz6cMU
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In this episode, we chat with Shirley Clerkin. Shirley is the heritage officer for County Monaghan
In today’s chat, we talked about what Shirley's job as heritage officer involves, the beautiful built and natural heritage of Monaghan, and the unnecessary demolition of our built heritage.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
Subscribe, enjoy and please leave a review!
Shirley's email address: [email protected]
https://monaghan.ie/heritage/
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In this episode, we chat with Edel Barry. Edel is an archaeologist based in County Clare, working for a built heritage collective.
In today’s chat, we covered Edel's work with the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, her experiences of encountering resistance to conservation of old buildings, and how to address this resistance.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
Subscribe, enjoy and please leave a review!
NIAH website: https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/
Edel’s email: [email protected]
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In this episode, we chat with Christiaan Corlett. Chris is a historian, writer, and archaeologist with the National Monuments Service. He has written numerous books on a variety of subjects, including medieval settlements, 18th century headstones, and the traditional farmhouses of Co. Wicklow.
In today’s chat, we covered Chris’s background in archaeology and how he became interested in vernacular buildings. The episode includes a call to arms, for people around the country to get involved and start recording the vernacular buildings in their area!
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
Subscribe, enjoy and please leave a review!
Chris’s Website https://www.christiaancorlett.com/
National Folklore Collection https://www.duchas.ie/en/info/cbe
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In this episode, we chat with Sinead Hughes. Sinead is a heritage consultant based in Dublin. Among various other projects, she is currently undertaking a thatch survey of Fingal County.
In today's chat, we talk about Sinead's background, her ongoing thatch survey in Fingal, and the challenges facing owners of thatched buildings in Ireland today.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
The podcast was recorded on Zoom in August 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
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Fingal Thatch Survey https://www.fingal.ie/news/fingal-thatch-project-2022
Valentine Photograph Collection, National Library of Ireland https://catalogue.nli.ie/Collection/vtls000033871
Lawrence Photograph Collection, National Library of Ireland https://catalogue.nli.ie/Collection/vtls000313414
Historic Census Records http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/
National Folklore Commission https://www.ucd.ie/irishfolklore/en/
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In this episode, we chat with PJ McClay. PJ runs the popular IG page @oulhouse, which documents his experience as he renovates and brings back into use a derelict thatched cottage in Donegal.
In today's chat, we cover everything from how PJ discovered his interest in vernacular buildings, his experience of conserving and renovating his own cottage, and the challenges and opportunities of conservation of Irish vernacular buildings.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
The podcast was recorded on Zoom in August 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
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PJ's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/oulhouse/
Con’s cottage Glengad https://www.conscottage.ie/
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**Apologies for the sound quality in this episode **
In this episode, we chat with Feile Butler. Feile is an architect who works in the conservation of vernacular buildings, as well as specialising in natural building materials, particuarly earth and mud wall buildings.
In today's epsiode, we had a lovely chat about the beauty and simplicity of mud and stone vernacular buildings, and how they are inextricably linked to us and the landscape around us.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
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Feile’s website www.rootsarchitecture.ie
Earth Building UK and Ireland www.EBUKI.co
Book: Cobber’s handbook https://www.amazon.com/Cobbers-Companion-Build-Your-Earthen/dp/0966373804
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In this episode, we chat with Feidhlim Harty. Feidhlim is an environmental consultant based in County Clare.
In today's chat, we look at some sustainable solutions for treating waste water from rural domestic buildings, and chat about Feidhlim’s own experiences renovating a rural vernacular cottage. This episode will be of interest to anyone who is hoping to renovate a vernacular building that doesn’t currently have any services.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected]. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.
You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.
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Feidhlim’s website https://www.wetlandsystems.ie/
EPA Code of Practice https://www.epa.ie/publications/compliance--enforcement/waste-water/2021_CodeofPractice_Web.pdf
Midwest Lime https://midwestlime.com/
Native Irish Wildflower Seeds www.wildflowers.ie
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