An Irish family is hosting a celebration in one of Ireland's oldest thatched cottages this weekend to give people a "taste of old Ireland". The Kealy-Dunne family has recently embarked on an extensive ...

Thatched cottage owners in Ireland are seeking to establish a group insurance scheme to provide cover for the iconic homes after Irish insurers stopped taking on new thatched homeowners. Thatched ...

ONE of Ireland’s great traditions is on the brink of extinction, which would see a crucial element in the fabric of our countryside and an intrinsic part of our history disappear. Ireland is in the ...

A TRADITIONAL Irish home has hit the market for just €190,000 – and it has huge potential. Shessareagh is located in Kinvara in Owenbristy, Galway. And with one bedroom and one bathroom, it’s perfect ...

CITB NI’s Future for Thatch project aims to tackle some of the core challenges facing thatching and thatched buildings. Plans include: a training programme for a new generation of thatchers; ...