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Heart to HearthIn conversation with Tom LittleIn this episode we talk to Tom Little, stone worker and letter carver who also designs and runs the Stone Cutting and Stone Masonry Apprenticeship programme at the Kerry College of Further Education and Training. He tells us about the decline and evolution of Irish stone working from the 1960’s to now, where he’s seeing the beginning of a new ‘stone renaissance’ as the craft is better appreciated, in higher demand and is taken up by new generations of passionate and creative workers Tom would like to acknowledge the vital role SOLAS and the Office of...2023-09-0457 min
Heart to HearthIn conversation with Tom PollardEpisode SummaryIn our seventh episode, we chat with Tom Pollard. Tom is a stonemason, an expert in earth mortars, and resides on the family farm in Co. Tipperary. In today's chat, we discuss Tom's journey in conservation and traditional trades, his passion for casework and saving our exisitng built heritage, and the new initiative which he is involved with - Traditional Trades Ireland. We also find out what his favourite vernacular building is. Hosted by Tríona Byrne and Róisín Beirne.Edit...2021-09-2736 min