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Wanna get High? Try Thatching.

Admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:25:10 +0000

Get High. Go Thatching. It's all fun and games until.......

Source: ThatchingIreland.com

Check out Donegal Thatching School if you want to get High...up on a roof.

Poet's Cottage - Camross

Admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 11:36:17 +0000

The Poet's Cottage in Camross, County Laois. Soon to be a cafe. Call in for a coffee.

From ThatchingIreland.com

Fire at Doagh Famine Village in County Donegal

Admin — Mon, 05 May 2025 10:05:57 +0000

A fire has ripped through this popular tourist attraction in Donegal.

https://www.donegaldaily.com/2025/05/05/doagh-famine-village-online-fundraisers-may-be-scams-1/

Donegal Thatching School

Admin — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:06:17 +0000

A necessary development for Ireland - A dedicated thatching school. Based in a purpose made building at The Dolmen Centre, Portnoo, Donegal this brand new thatching school is now open for business. Check it out here.

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Correct assumptions, or just assumptions?

Admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:03:53 +0000

Could have been swimming pool, or a cattle yard? What do you think?

Documented Refurbishment of a Highland Cottage - Downie’s Cottage, Braemar.

Admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:02:31 +0000

The Refurbishment of Downie's Cottage, Braemar.

This Refurbishment Case Study describes works to a small vernacular building in a
rural location close to the town of Braemar. The building had been unoccupied since
the 1930s, and due to a modern plantation of Douglas fir and Spruce, had been
largely hidden. A change of ownership in recent years resulted in a plan to refurbish
the cottage for holiday accommodation. During this process the almost unique
nature of its survival and the importance of the building was recognised by the client
and Historic Scotland1 was informed.

42 Pages.

It's Just a Few Small Holes

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:29:01 +0000

When the Boss lets You Knock Off Early if You Call into a 5 Minute Job on the Way Home.

Just a few small repairs, she said.

Admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:41:34 +0000

Just another Drive-By job, thought I. Drive by and keep going......

The Thatcher's Craft: 01

Admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:48:49 +0000

The Thatcher's Craft. First published in 1960.

A giant of a book and much sought after over the many decades since it first appeared. It was the first book ever to be produced on thatching.

On the following thread we will display 'The Thatcher's Craft' for all to see, be inspired by, and, hopefully, learn. We will post it in 10 sections.

The Thatcher's Craft: 01

The Thatcher's Craft: 10

Admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:47:38 +0000

The Thatcher's Craft. First published in 1960.

A giant of a book and much sought after over the many decades since it first appeared. It was the first book ever to be produced on thatching.

On the following thread we will display 'The Thatcher's Craft' for all to see, be inspired by, and, hopefully, learn. We will post it in 10 sections.

The Thatcher's Craft: 10