Religious order appeals for aid to preserve plasterwork

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2000 / January 27 2000: Religious order appeals for aid to preserve plasterwork

Ballyfin House in Co Laois, which was designed by the famous father and son team of architects Richard and William Morrison in 1822 is in need of serious repair. The house has been in the hands of the Patrician Brothers since 1927, but now do not have the relevant funds to restore the buildings. Major problems with the stonework have resulted in water pouring into the most important room: the Gold Room, damaging the plasterwork. Already the Heritage Council has, with the guidance of the architectural services of the Office of Public Works, given a grant of Ł250,000 to carry out emergency repairs to preserve all it can.

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