David Curtin
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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.

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Dominic Keogh
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Dominic Keogh

Dominic Keogh is a master stonemason who originates from East Mayo where he began experimenting with local dry stone building techniques, gaining knowledge from older farmers in the Kilmovee area. Dominic’s passion for dry stone walling gave him a thirst for knowledge in all aspects of stonework, and his love of vernacular buildings led him into historical conservation, training in architectural, monumental masonry and letter cutting, and lime mortars to conserve and restore everything from humble cottages, to grand tower houses.

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