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

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