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Coolross House
Rathcabban, Co. Tipperary
Dates from the 17th century, unusual example of a planters house, built in the 1640's.
Owners: Mr. and Mrs Michael and Pauline Heenan
Architect: Bluett & O'Donoghue, Michael Boyle
Conservation Engineer: N/A:
Main Contractor: The OldBuilders Company : Underpinning, stoneworks, Lime flooring, Lime rendering, chimneys, roof copings, some interior walls, install window, roofing and other works.
Other Sub Contractors: refer to main contractor, windows by Bill Larkin
Grant funded by: The Heritage Council and Tipperay County Council
Job Description: Works on damp penetration, French Drain, foundation underpinning. re-rendering the whole exterior in Lime mortar, some interior lime plastering, restoration and replacement of windows, conservation lime floor, chimneys, roof copings, re-roof lean too. Underground utilities, Rainwater harvesting drainage system.
The plasterwork externally is a reproduction from an example of original 17th century plasterwork from on a ruin in Co. Laois, note the sponge finished surrounds on the windows and openings.
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RESTORATION COMPLETED
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