Galway City Council, in collaboration with the National Built Heritage Service, is hosting a Conservation Clinic offering FREE consultations with an RIAI Conservation Grade 2 Architect.
Consultations are designed for building owners and occupiers to discuss and receive expert advice on the conservation of their historic buildings. The Conservation Clinic will focus on the existing building and will not cover extensions or new builds.
The Galway City Council Architectural Conservation Officer will also be available on the day should owners or occupiers wish to discuss their buildings.
This initiative supports best conservation practice and helps ensure the conservation of the built heritage of Galway City.
Eligibility:
The Conservation Clinic is open to owners or occupiers of buildings in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs). If you are unsure as to whether your building is in an ACA contact conservation@galwaycity.ie.
Book a Slot:
The Conservation Clinic will take place on the 6th of June 2025, in PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market Street, and is by appointment only. Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis, and will last for 45 minutes.
To book a free slot click HERE.
How to make the most of your consultation:
- Be able to clearly describe your property type (cottage, terraced house, etc.)
- Be prepared to give details about your concerns (damp, heating, light, etc.)
- Bring photos of site, building interior and exterior, any outbuildings, etc.
- Bring along a floor plan if available and know roughly the dimensions of rooms - this is often provided in an auctioneer’s floor plan.
- Be able to find your building quickly on google maps/street view in case this is needed.
- Consider any other issues such as land access, overlooking buildings, protected status of the structure, etc.
- You may find it useful to write out some notes for yourself to act as points of discussion.
The Galway City Conservation Clinic is part funded by the National Built Heritage Service.