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Cllr Amos said: “The preservation and revitalisation of rural skills is an important part of Worcestershire’s cultural ...
One man who has lived in the village for more than 20 years, said neighbours were left "stunned" by the sudden demolition.
The head teacher, Mr Mansur Aroma, said the school teaches pupils from Primary One to Seven and has an enrolment of 1,982 ...
A Londoner has praised an 'underrated city' as an ideal day trip option due to its rich history, shopping and food options, ...
A Grade II listed property on the edge of Renishaw Hall’s parkland could have its thatched roof replaced with slates if a ...
Discover the enduring value of thatching in contemporary architecture, blending tradition with sustainable design across the ...
Laois County Council has announced a new incentive for Portlaoise businesses to get involved in late night café culture, aiming to create a vibrant and diverse night-time activity in the town.
Raheen Vintage Club has announced the return of its rally to Abbeyleix, Co. Laois next month with a jam-packed schedule designed to appeal to vintage enthusiasts, families, and the wider community.
Here, the family is cultivating a complex agroforestry system with cohune palm (Attalea cohune) — used for thatching roofs of houses and shelters — cedar (Cedrela odorata) for timber and fruit ...
There has been a call for more thatching courses around Ireland in order to save the "uniquely Irish craft".
A member of the Seanad is calling for courses to be made available through local ETBs to protect the traditional practice of thatching.