Remarkable Tigh Oisre

A home near Sneem with fine wooden features was designed by an American architect, writes Trish Dromey

THE international flavour of Sneem is not confined to the sculpture park where exhibits include a Chinese panda, an Egyptian Goddess and a steel tree from Israel.

Close to Oysterbed Pier near the village is an elegant post and beam home called Tigh Oisre which looks as if it might belong in the forests of New England. This very remarkable property was in fact designed by a US architect, is constructed with Douglas Fir imported from Canada and clad in cedar siding brought in from South Carolina. Fitted out as a holiday and rental home, it has zinc guttering and drainpipes from France and limestone tiles from Italy.