In conversation with Sara Leach

<p>*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*</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we chat with Sara Leach. Sara is a thatcher, currently doing an apprenticeship in County Wexford.  </p><p> </p><p>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.  </p><p> </p><p>Hosted by Tríona Byrne.</p><p>Edited by Deirdre Keeley.</p><p>Artwork by Róisín Beirne.</p><p>Theme music by Cillian Byrne.</p><p> </p><p>Generously supported by the Heritage Council as part of their Heritage Capacity Fund 2022.</p><p> </p><p>The podcast was recorded on Zoom in August 2022.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a question or feedback on the series, we’d love to hear from you so please get in touch by emailing us at spabireland@gmail.com. For more information on SPAB Ireland visit www.spab.org.uk/about-us/spab-ireland.</p><p>You can follow our social media @SPABIreland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spabireland, Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/spabireland and Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPABIreland and you can also check our website https://www.spab.org.uk/members/regional-groups/spab-ireland.</p><p> </p><p>Subscribe, enjoy and please leave a review!</p><p> </p><p>You can contact Sara at sjl.thatch@gmail.com</p><p> </p><p>HelpX https://www.helpx.net/  </p><p>Workaway https://www.workaway.info/</p><p>ITSI https://itsi-ireland.com/  </p><p>Shell Cottage https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/15704615/cliff-cottage-cullenstown-bar-by-wexford    </p><p> </p><p> </p>