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The vision of the Irish Georgian Society is to conserve, protect and foster a keen interest and a respect for Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts. These aims are achieved through its scholarly and conservation education programmes, through its support of conservation projects and planning issues, and vitally, through its members and their activities.

Taken for Granted: Spending to save Ireland’s architectural heritage - Thursday 22 November

12.11.2018

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The Irish Georgian Society, in association with The Heritage Council, presents a day-long seminar examining the critical role grants play in preserving our architectural heritage. Showcasing best conservation practice achieved and the technical lessons learnt through funding provided by the Irish Georgian Society, The Heritage Council, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and other governmental and non-governmental grant giving bodies.

Case studies under review include: stained glass window of Agher Church, Co. Meath (Deirdre McDermott & Emma Newman); and the slate roof at Bridge House, Westport, Co. Mayo (Nicolas Prins); lime wig pointing at the City Assembly House, Dublin City (Shane Nolan); plasterwork ceilings at Collen Church, Co. Louth (Frank Keohane); conservation of the thatched vernacular cottage at Lenankeel, Co. Donegal (Duncan McLaren); Coadestone lion at Mote Park, Co. Roscommon (Alasdair Rennie); conservation of timber windows at Myrtle Grove, Youghal, Co. Cork (Lucy O’Connor); O’Brien Column, Liscannor, Co. Clare (Úna Ní Mhearáin); and wrought iron gates at St. John’s Monsterevin, Co. Kildare (Richard McLoughlin).

Thursday 22 November 2018
City Assembly House
58 South William Street
Dublin 2

Tickets: €60 (queries to info@igs.ie / 01 679 8675)

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