Use of Traditional Lime Mortars (plasters & renders)

Use of traditional lime mortars for plasters and renders on solid masonry walls

A 2-day course, led by experienced practitioners and specifiers. The workshop's main focus will be on preparing and applying traditional mortars, delivered through presentations, demonstrations and practical 'hands-on' learning.

The course is aimed at experienced plasterers and practitioners looking to upskill and apprentices looking to gain experience in using traditional lime mortars for the plastering & rendering of solid masonry walls. 

Organiser: Building Limes Forum Ireland, supported by the National Built Heritage Services.

Location:  Killoran House, Killoran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 Y925

Date: 9th and 10th May 2025 (Participants must be available to attend both days)

Time: 9:30 am – 4.30 pm (The detailed programme and all the necessary information will be circulated closer to the date to those who purchased their tickets.)

Ticket Information: 
There are a limited number of subsidised* places available for a limited time:
Discounted Ticket Price: €140
Apprentice / Student Rate: €120
Full Price Ticket: €280

Cancellation policy:
- full refund up to one week before the event,
- 50% refund within the final week, 
- no refunds are available within the last 48 hours before the event