We are delighted to launch our 2025 conservation workshop series, with “An introduction to restoring an older building” being held in March. Workshops will cover a range of traditional building skills this year, with courses geared towards both beginners and advanced practitioners. We will also offer an exciting series of environmental conservation workshops, with our first “painting with nature - exploring native Irish grasslands through botanical art” taking place in June.

Margaret Quinlan Architects, in association with David Kelly Partnership, led a thorough survey of Knockelly last year. The survey, kindly funded by National Monuments, included an assessment the archaeological and ecological aspects (by Dave Pollock and Mieke Muyllaert respectively), generating detailed plans and virtual 3D models (by Tír3D), as well as determining the current structural state of the built infrastructure and the steps necessary to preserve it. Results and conclusions is guiding on-going and future works. Use the link below to access a fascinating interactive 3D model of the tower house generate by Tír3D.

Gatehouse - South Façade

The gatehouse incorporates a medieval gatetower (the former entrance into the Bawn), an 18th century wing to the north and 1830’s additions to the West, giving the building its current Regency appearance. Work to the South façade commenced in early 2024, with the removal of a 1950's concrete porch, the replacement of oak lintels, the repair and re-pointing of masonry with a hot-mix lime mortar and the final instalment of new sash windows. Window reveals have yet to be finalised and the entire elevation requires rendering.