In conversation with Sara Leach
*Our apologies for the delay in releasing the rest of Series 2, we had unforeseen issues with getting the episodes produced and released - but we hope you enjoy this and the remainder of series 2 which will be released shortly*
In this episode, we chat with Sara Leach. Sara is a thatcher, currently doing an apprenticeship in County Wexford.
In today's chat, we cover everything from how Sara became interested in thatch to her experience with her apprenticeship, the importance of traditional building craft skills, and the future of thatch buildings in Ireland.
Hosted by Tríona Byrne.
Edited by Deirdre Keeley.
Artwork by Róisín Beirne.
Theme music by Cillian Byrne.
Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.
The podcast was recorded on Zoom in August 2022.
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You can contact Sara at sjl.thatch@gmail.com
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