Ballyglass Lighthouse Keepers Cottage
Date: Sunday 08 October
Time: 15:00
Location: Ballyglass Lighthouse, Ballyglass
Accessibility: There is level access on the exterior but not to the interiors; the ground is also rough with some cobbles
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Tour duration - 60 minutes.
Prebooking is advised as spaces are limited [Book HERE]
Summary
Architect - guided tour with Mark Stephens MRIAI, Architect Accredited in Conservation at Ballyglass Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Ballyglass, County Mayo. Adjacent to Ballyglass Lighthouse at Gubbacashel Point, the tour will focus on the history of the Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, and the approach and methodologies employed to realise the restoration of the structure.
About
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Mayo County Council’s Architectural Conservation Office supports works to promote the repair and re-use of historic structures.
Mark Stephens, MRIAI Architect, Accredited in Conservation at Grade 3 will discuss his approach to the conservation repair and restoration of the Lighthouse Keeper’s cottage.
The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 sets out a roadmap for Ireland’s transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich and climate neutral economy. This shift to a climate neutral future means that the conservation and repurposing of existing historic building stock has become increasingly more important. Increased maintenance and repair will be key to building resilience in our historic buildings to enable them to withstand the effects of a changing environment.