All Welcome. Free Admission. No Booking Necessary.
Rathfarnham Castle will become a one-stop destination for those in need of accurate, impartial and free advice on caring and repairing for our built heritage.
It's a unique show which gives you the opportunity to:
• Watch over two dozen craftspeople demonstrate key traditional building skills needed for the conservation of old buildings to include: sash window repairs: stained glass & fanlight conservation: stone carving; dry stonewall construction; use of lime based mortars; decorative plasterwork; ironwork; slate roofing; traditional wallpaper making; thatching; and furniture restoration to name a few.
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• Listen to informative and interactive talks on old buildings; their history, maintenance and repair. (structured CPD points from RIAI for architects attending talks)
• Engage one-to-one with your Council’s Architectural Conservation Officer & Heritage Officer and ask about the management and care of your old home.
• Obtain advice from conservation architects, engineers, planners, craftsmen, heritage builders and materials suppliers.
• Gather information on old building planning law, insurance, finance and more.
• Talk to the representatives at the information stands of the: Building Limes Forum Ireland; CIF Heritage Contractors; Dublin Civic Trust; Irish Antiques Dealers Association; Irish Georgian Society; Office of Public Works; South Dublin County Council; and The Heritage Council.
Family Friendly Event. Free face painting (12noon -3pm). Live music. Gourmet food stalls. Enjoy Rathfarnham Castle playground & visit the Rathfarnham Castle's Berkeley Costume and Toy Collection (an exquisite display of 18th & 19th century toys, dolls and costumes).
