Latest Spab ireland Podcast Episodes
In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 2
Heart to Hearth - October 23, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutesIn 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 me...
In conversation with Bob Clark - Part 1
Heart to Hearth - October 16, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutesIn 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 generation...
In conversation with Shem Caulfield, Bernie Doherty & Christy Cunniffe
Heart to Hearth - October 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWe 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, ir...
In conversation with Marie Mannion & Emma Laffey
Heart to Hearth - October 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWe 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...
In conversation with Rachel McKenna
Heart to Hearth - September 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWe 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 ab...
In conversation with John Plunkett, Rory Galligan & Fergal McGirl
Heart to Hearth - September 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 o...
In conversation with Toby Slater
Heart to Hearth - September 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutesIn 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...
In conversation with Tom Little
Heart to Hearth - September 04, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutesIn 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 ...
In conversation with Jimmy Lenehan
Heart to Hearth - August 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourIn 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 discussi...
In conversation with Marianne Suhr
Heart to Hearth - August 21, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutesWe 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 plaste...
In conversation with Moses Jenkins
Heart to Hearth - August 14, 2023 08:30 - 57 minutesIn 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 tra...
Introduction to Season 3
Heart to Hearth - August 12, 2023 08:30 - 8 minutesIf 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 I...
In conversation with the 2022 SPAB Scholars and Fellows
Heart to Hearth - January 05, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutesIn 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 tr...
In conversation with Shirley Clerkin
Heart to Hearth - January 04, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutesIn 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. ...
In conversation with Edel Barry
Heart to Hearth - January 03, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutesIn 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 ol...
In conversation with Christiaan Corlett
Heart to Hearth - December 30, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutesIn 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 conversation with Sinead Hughes
Heart to Hearth - December 29, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutesIn 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 chall...
In conversation with PJ McClay
Heart to Hearth - December 28, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutesIn 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...
In conversation with Feile Butler
Heart to Hearth - December 27, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes**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, w...
In conversation with Feidhlim Harty
Heart to Hearth - December 26, 2022 00:00 - 44 minutesIn 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 vernacula...
In conversation with Sara Leach
Heart to Hearth - December 24, 2022 11:03 - 39 minutes*Our apologies for the delay in releasing the rest of Series 2, we had unforeseen issues with getting the episodes produced and released - but we hope you enjoy this and the remainder of series 2 which will be released shortly* In this episode, we chat with Sara Leach. Sara is a thatcher, cu...
In conversation with Ken Curran
Heart to Hearth - August 19, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutesIn our fist episode of season 2, we chat with Ken Curran. Ken is a conservation mason, drystone waller and archaeologist, who operates his company EarthStone, and is also the chair of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Ireland. In today's chat, we cover everything from how Ken’s initial i...
In conversation with Lisa Edden
Heart to Hearth - October 17, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutesIn our tenth and final episode of the series, we chat with Lisa Edden of Cora Consulting Engineers. Lisa has over 30 years post graduate experience in designing solutions for the stabilisation and restoration of buildings grand and vernacular, particularly historic masonry and timber structures...
In conversation with Louise Price
Heart to Hearth - October 10, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutesIn our ninth episode of the series, we chat with Louise Price. Louise is an artist, and passionate dry stone waller. In today's chat, Louise takes us through her fascinating journey from artist in Donegal to the renovation of her studio barn, which ultimately led to her keen interest in dry ston...
In conversation with Duncan McLaren
Heart to Hearth - October 03, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes**Apologies for the sound quality in this episode ** In our eight episode, we chat with Duncan McLaren of Dedalus Architecture. Dedalus is an RIAI accredited Grade 1 conservation practice providing architectural, conservation and heritage research services to government agencies, local a...
In conversation with Tom Pollard
Heart to Hearth - September 27, 2021 01:45 - 36 minutesEpisode Summary In our seventh episode, we chat with Tom Pollard. Tom is a stonemason, an expert in earth mortars, and resides on the family farm in Co. Tipperary. In today's chat, we discuss Tom's journey in conservation and traditional trades, his passion for casework and saving our e...
In conversation with Melanie McQuade & Bronagh Lanigan
Heart to Hearth - September 19, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutesIn our sixth episode, we chat with Melanie McQuade and Bronagh Lanigan. Melanie McQuade is the Heritage Officer in Westmeath. She has worked in the heritage sector for over twenty years. Melanie was appointed Westmeath’s Heritage Officer in 2017. Before that she was an archaeologist and her...
In conversation with Eoin Madigan & Dom Keogh
Heart to Hearth - September 12, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutesIn our fifth episode, we chat with Eoin Madigan and Dom Keogh. Eoin Madigan is a sixth-generation stonemason and lime practitioner from the Burren region of Co. Clare, Ireland. He is passionate about the conservative repair of vernacular structures and specialises in the use of historic lime...
In conversation with John Beattie
Heart to Hearth - September 05, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutesIn our fourth episode, we chat with John Beattie. John resides in Dublin, and is an Assistant Architectural Conservation Officer at Dublin City Council. In today's chat, we cover everything from how John's career path led to his interest in built heritage, his diverse work experience - as a...
In conversation with Claudia Kinmonth
Heart to Hearth - August 29, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutesIn our third episode, we chat with Dr. Claudia Kinmonth. Claudia has published numerous books including Irish Country Furniture 1700-2000 (winner of the Michael J. Durkan Prize for Books on Language and Culture by American Conference for Irish Studies), and Irish Rural Interiors in Art. She has ...
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