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This case study of the conservation works being carried out on a thatched cottage in Kilmore Quay in Wexford demonstrates the process involved in making an old cottage work for the future. Marty and Vonnie Maher bought the cottage several years ago. Th …

Building a tin roof over an old thatch has long been a method of avoiding the costs of a re-thatch while keeping a building dry.  I was delighted (though of course, also sad to see it derelict) to spot a kind of cross section looking right out ont …

We were on a mission to buy our first old VW Campervan when we happened across the strange, fantastical sight of the ghost estate St. Johns Wood in Stradbally, Co. Waterford back in 2014.  The gearbox in the camper was shot so we didn’t buy,  …

I love this cottage, beautiful thatch, old red sash windows and white walls and all in a modern home! This cottage would be fantastic for someone looking to retire to a comfortable, modern cottage for some peace and quiet and the sound of the ocean. I could also see this as a retreat for an artist, crafts person or musician… Dingle itself is such a hub of craft and creativity. The auctioneers recommend it as a summer house but it would be a pity if this was not loved all year round! Unfortunatley there are no interior pictures so we’ll have to user our imaginations cottageologists!

It’s time for a little eye candy for all you cottage enthusiasts out there, I came across this beautiful Thatched cottage for sale in Lissycasey, Co. Clare this week. It ticks all the right boxes with its neat thatch, half door, sliding sash windows, barge and rough render – and that is only on the outside!