Country Houses | Sheehan & Barry

Woodbrook House

Sheehan & Barry — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:10:57 +0000

This magnificent Country House holds a rich history, dating back to the 18th century. Over the years, it has undergone various renovations and additions, resulting in a unique blend of architectural styles. Unfortunately, the house had fallen into disrepair, with leaky roofs and damaged facades causing water damage and deterioration.

Our task was to restore the house to its former glory. Addressing the leaking roofs and valleys was a top priority, as the relentless water ingress posed a threat to the structure. Additionally, the windows and facades required extensive repairs. Along with this, we restored the interiors on the upper floors and upgraded the plumbing, heating and electrics to provide a more efficient, sustainable and comfortable home.

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Lambay Island

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:22:52 +0000

We have been working on various projects on Lambay Island for the past decade. With its wonderful setting just off the Dublin coast, Lambay provides a unique visitor experience with its 16th Century castle, the Whitehouse featuring a games room, a dining room with vaulted ceiling, old coastguard cottages along with stunning gardens and island wildlife.

We have worked closely with the Lambay Estate Company,on the development of a phased programme of works with a view to create sustainable island living. A Masterplan was developed resulting in the grant of a 10 year planning permission.

A key element of these phased works has been developing a sustainable heating and energy strategy for the island, given its remote location and access difficulties. This has been essential in ensuring Lambay is now able to provide visitor access for both tours, accommodation and functions such as weddings and conferences.

Various refurbishments aimed at the visitor and tourist market have included restoration of the castle and the cottages to provide visitor accommodation, as well as the pier and gardens.

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Castletown House

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:12:20 +0000

Sheehan and Barry have been involved in phased restoration and refurbishment projects at Castletown House for many years, resulting in David Sheehan joining the Board of the Castletown Foundation in 2005.

In recent years we worked on the refurbishment of the Long Gallery and Red Drawing Room, with a focus on restoring the rooms to reflect their original look and feel. The original wall fabric was carefully retained in the Red Drawing Room and where the fabric was missing the original fabric was replicated using the original as a template.

More recently the Lady Kildare room has also been painstakingly restored, reflecting the original use of the room at the time as a Lady’s Boudoir.

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Country House Slane

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:47:27 +0000

We had the privilege of restoring an early 18th century country residence, which involved various elements such as roof finishes, facades, and decorative elements. Additionally, we focused on restoring and reinstating interior spaces, including plasterwork and joinery details. As part of the project, we also constructed a swimming pool and garden pavilion. To ensure modern convenience, we installed new mechanical and electrical systems throughout the residence. Our restoration work aimed to preserve the historic charm and character of the residence while providing modern comfortable living spaces for its owners. The result is a harmonious fusion of old and new.

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Russborough House, Basement Exhibition Space

admin — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:47:27 +0000

We have worked on various projects at Russborough House and Estate over the years.
One of our recent projects was the re-ordering of the basement area to create a captivating multimedia exhibition space. Collaborating with Studio SP, we designed a layout that seamlessly integrated cutting-edge technology, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a captivating experience.

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Russborough House Vernet Room

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:47:27 +0000

We have undertaken the meticulous restoration of several interiors within Russborough. In the Vernet Room, we carefully conserved the exquisite plaster-work and introduced new silk festoon blinds, enhancing the room’s grandeur and elegance.

In the Lady Beit Boudoir has had extensive restoration work, including the restoration of the wall paneling and paintwork. The furnishings were carefully conserved and re-upholstered. Notably, the chimney piece, designed by Bossi, was preserved as part of the restoration process. We also re positioned the original satinwood bureau next to the chimney piece, following an illustration in Irish Houses and Castles by Desmond Guinness.

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Russborough House East and West Gateways

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:47:27 +0000

The East and West gateways, situated on either side of the Main House Façade, serve as entry points to the Stable Yard and the Kitchen, respectively. These Baroque Gateways are remarkable examples of Irish architecture, featuring giant rusticated arches beneath symmetrical pediments in granite ashlar. Each gateway is crowned with a cupola housing a bell, which adds to their uniqueness. Our restoration work involved consolidating the roof timbers and re-slating the roofs. We also reconstructed the timber cupolas using existing details

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Country House Navan

Sheehan & Barry — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:47:27 +0000

We had the privilege of undertaking the restoration project for an 18th century country house, which included not only the main residence but also its wings and adjoining yard buildings. Our goal was to carefully restore and reinstate the interior plasterwork, joinery, and decorative schemes, ensuring that the historic details were meticulously preserved.

In addition to the restoration work, we also implemented new mechanical and electrical systems throughout the property to enhance its functionality and convenience while maintaining its original charm.

We were delighted that the project was recognised with the prestigious “Best Restoration of a Private Building” award presented by An Taisce. This award not only recognizes the excellence of our work but also serves as a testament to our commitment to preserving and restoring historic structures.

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