Thatching Services by Ronan Finn

Thatching Services by Ronan Finn Thatcher in the West of Ireland Thatching since '07, trained through FAS and I am FETAC qualified. Thatch using reed and straw.

Pre '07, I worked as a Carpenter and Roofer since '96. Available for new build thatching, re-thatching, ridges (COMBES), repairs, cleaning & maintenance. Also available for carpentry and roofing work.

29/01/2023
I did a new ridge on a well known pub in Galway recently
14/11/2022

I did a new ridge on a well known pub in Galway recently

14/11/2022

Thatching

I was twenty years old when I started this lark
I'm older now but just as daft
Cos up and down all day I still go
In the wind and rain and sun and snow
Earning a dollar, earning a dime
On them old thatched roofs where I spend all my time.

I must have done hundreds in that time
Each one a challenge, a mountain to climb
Keeping the water out, leaving my mark
Making the cottages pretty and smart
Earning a penny, earning a pound
On them old thatched roofs where I can be found.

The work is hard, no easy days
No room here for lazy ways
I'm not quite as keen as I used to be
Those mountains get steeper it seems to me
I'm looking forward to an easier time
When I leave those old thatched rooves behind.

☘☘☘

Photo: Thatching Day, An Cheathrú Rua. Year unknown.

14/11/2022

A 72-year-old thatcher who has come out of retirement to help keep the trade alive has said he feels “bitter” over how the State allowed the industry to reach crisis point.

Insurance issues, a nationwide shortage of thatchers and a lack of quality homegrown materials have led to concerns that a major part of Ireland’s heritage will be non-existent within a matter of years.

Dennis Wright has been campaigning for two decades to highlight the plight of thatched properties, but he described the response from some politicians over the years as “discourteous”.

He spent four “productive” hours with a representative from the Department of Housing last week discussing how to help preserve the sector and is now calling for thatchers to receive the recognition they deserve.

14/11/2022

Progress report!

Thatch loading 🕛🕐🕑🕒

What do you all think of the new roof? It’s going to be FAB 🥰

14/11/2022

We thought you might like to see another update on our new roof!

This photo was taken today, he’s on the home stretch, doesn’t it look great 😊

14/11/2022

The hard work continues on the new roof! What a stunner day on Inishmore 😍

06/09/2020
Little cottage in Ballinasloe I've just finished rethatching
04/11/2019

Little cottage in Ballinasloe I've just finished rethatching

31/10/2019

L'Ann Moor could be your Irish seaside oasis along the Wild Atlantic Way in Co Galway.

Address

West Of Ireland
Galway
0000

Telephone

+353868923334

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Thatching Services by Ronan Finn posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Thatching Services by Ronan Finn:

Shortcuts

Share

Category