East Gable Conservation Works a Success

The first stage of conservation works on St Catherine's Church in Killybegs has been completed.  Funding from the Heritage Council allowed us to carry out works to the Chancel gable.  This section of the church was most at risk from collapse due to the large tree growing on top of the north side of the gable.

Before conservation work - view from east

Before conservation work - From north - Look at the lean!

John Cronin and Associates were the consulting archaeologists with input from John Greene who is a conservation architect.  We were lucky to have the services of Eamonn Hunter, an experienced conservation contractor who carried out the work. 

Work in progress

Repairing south side of gable

External view of repairs

Internal view of repairs

The Killybegs History and Heritage Committee are pleased to announce that the first phase of major conservation repairs has ensured that the most critical part of the church is now in much better condition.

The Committee would like to thank the input from the Killybegs Local Training Initiative, the support of the local community and to the Heritage Council for funding this very worthwhile project.