David Curtin

David Curtin is a Lahinch based stonecutter, stone carver and dry stone waller who has just finished his apprenticeship under the guidance of Tom Little in Kerry, 2018-2022. He was first driven towards stone in 2016 whilst living in Australia where he travelled the country building walking and biking tracks, dry stone bridges, paths and more. For the last four years he has been working with Eoin Madigan, a sixth-generation stone mason, at Madigan Traditional Masonry (MTM). Here he has explored the world of conservation masonry and lime mortar practices which focuses on maintaining Ireland’s ancient and historical buildings. David also involved with SPAB Ireland helping to spread awareness on how to maintain and protect Ireland’s built heritage.