Episodes

  • 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 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

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    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/

    [email protected]

    Skara Bray Neolithic Houses, Orkney

  • 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/

    [email protected]

    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/

    [email protected]

    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/

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    [email protected]

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    ____________________________________________

    Moses’ favourite vernacular building : Flatfields, Perthshire

    Moses’ contact details :

    [email protected]

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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.

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    NIAH website: https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/

    Edel’s email: [email protected]

  • 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.

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    Chris’s Website https://www.christiaancorlett.com/

    National Folklore Collection https://www.duchas.ie/en/info/cbe

  • 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/

  • 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/

  • **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

  • 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