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Many of these vernacular buildings of the Irish countryside have been demolished or altered beyond recognition. This one found sympathetic new owners who commissioned us to advise on extensive conservation and restoration. The works included conservative repairs to original joinery, lime plaster and flagged flooring together with new roughcast lime rendering. 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