A Future for Irish Historic Houses - Irish Heritage Trust

that a large volume of people travels through the house every day also has
its consequences.
- The roof is said to be in poor condition, requiring a great deal of
expenditure. The chimneys are in a delicate state and at least one of them
requires urgent attention.
- There are cracks in the entrance hall stonework.
- There are dips in the floors of some of the main reception rooms.
- Some areas of the house show evidence of damp, particularly the back
wall. It needs to be restored using a lime-based plaster, which the owners
say is not affordable at this particular moment.
The owners say that despite having made application to various state and other bodies
for grant aid, none has been forthcoming.
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