Georgian Group Awards 2009

The Follies Trust entered its Knockbreda project (please see Projects) in the category Restoration of a Georgian garden or landscape.
The Trust was delighted when the scheme was shortlisted  - 70 schemes were entered for awards in the various categories and the Knockbreda mausolea project was shortlisted to the last 16.
The winner for restoration of a Georgian landscape was Hardwick Park, Co Durham, and the Knockbreda mausolea project received a commendation. The Chairman and Company Secretary are pictured above receiving their certificate from HRH the Duke of Gloucester.
For details please see: www.georgiangroup.org.uk

RICS Northern Ireland Awards 2009-10

This project has received another accolade! This time the award is from RICS NI - a commendation in the conservation category. The citation reads:

'Restoration of Knockbreda Mausolea...... The sympathetic restoration of these very significant mausolea in Knockbreda is a triumph and the careful research involved in restoring them with traditional materials is reflected in the quality finish of the project.'

There were a number of strong contenders in this category - the winner was St Malachy's Church, Belfast - and only one commendation. So clearly the judges were impressed by the Follies Trust project.

From left to right: Frank Robinson (Trustee Follies Trust), David Duly (RICS. NI Chairman), Alistair Dunn (RICS. Chairman of Awards Judging Panel), Primrose Wilson CBE (Chairman Follies Trust), Chris McCollum

The Follies Trust launches Dick Oram memorial project

The Trust in partnership with Carrig Conservation, Consarc, Mourne Heritage Trust, ICOMOS Ireland, the Royal Society of Ulster Architects and the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society are making an appeal for funds to undertake a project in memory of Dick Oram.  (Dick was a founder Trustee of the Follies Trust - please see About Us)
 
We want to conserve two of Lord Limerick’s follies by the roadside near Bryansford, in Co.Down (please see Future Projects) and are trying to raise £15,000. Carrig and Consarc have already undertaken a condition survey and prepared costings. We hope to be on site in June/July..
 
Target: £15,000
Raised to date: £14,780 
If you would like to help please go to our donations section