380-year-old tower restored in GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
This restoration is on the Bourke farm near Westport, Co Mayo. Picture: Ăine Doyle, Conservation Consultant
Co Cork farm buildings restored with help from the Heritage Council and the Department of Agriculture include a yard where thoroughbreds were produced and went on to enjoy notable success at Cheltenham, Aintree, Punchestown, and a 1740s tower at Castletownroche.
Four Co Cork farmersâ successful participation in the GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme was described in the Teagasc Daily section of the teagasc.ie website.
