In conversation with Jimmy Lenehan

In this episode we talk to Jimmy Lenehan, a Kilkenny based thatcher working in reed and straw since 1993,  about some of the archaeology and traditions of thatched roofs in Ireland, the historical context, longevity and value of different thatching materials as well as getting into some discussions about growing and harvesting quality thatching supplies here in Ireland.If you have a question or would like to give us feedback, or ideas about future guests or topics, we’d love to hear from you so please give us a review and leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts, or get in touch by emailing us at spabireland@gmail.comFor more information on SPAB Ireland:www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-irelandTo follow us on social media:www.instagram.com/spabirelandw....ww.twitter.com/spabi by Róisín Beirne and Livia ArtibaniEdited by Graeme BaldwinReviewed by Tríona Byrne, Shona O’Keefe, Gissella Renolfi & Róisín Beirne.  Artwork by Róisín Beirne and Gissella Renolfi.Theme music by Cillian Byrne.Generously supported by the Heritage Council under their Heritage Capacity Fund 2023.  ShownotesJimmy’s favourite vernacular building : a mud walled building ROI Government Advice Series - A guide to the repair of thatched roofs NIAH List of Thatchers and Thatch Suppliers in Ireland The Heritage Council of Ireland : Useful information for Thatched Property Owners Ballygarran Repair Blog   Ballygarran NIAH Building of the Month post Ballygarran farmhouse, Co Wexford - Heritage Council Report 2005 Report on the Present and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland Volume 1: The Action Plan   2005 Report on the Present and Future Protection of Thatched Structures in Ireland Volume 2: Supporting Information  2022 ROI Government Vernacular Strategy - A Living Tradition : A Strategy to enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of our Built Vernacular Heritage. ROI Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme  ROI Thatching Grant