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 ...

Thatched houses are disappearing across the island of Ireland with homeowners finding it almost impossible to secure insurance for the historic dwellings. It is estimated that there are just over ...

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 ...

At the Donegal Thatching School, master thatchers teach their skills to help preserve Ireland's long tradition of thatched-roofed cottages A new school in Ireland is training up a fresh generation of ...

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 ...