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Use of Traditional Lime Mortars for Plasters
and Renders on Solid Masonry Walls

Lime Mortars for Homeowners of Vernacular Buildings - Practical ‘Hands-On’ Workshop (Insta

A 2-day course, led by experienced practitioners and specifiers. The workshop's main focus will be on preparing and applying traditional mortars, delivered through presentations, demonstrations and practical 'hands-on' learning. 

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The course is aimed at experienced plasterers and practitioners looking to upskill and apprentices looking to gain experience in using traditional lime mortars for the plastering & rendering of solid masonry walls. 

​​Location:  Killoran House, Killoran, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E41 Y925

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Date: 5th and 6th June 2026       Time: 9:30 am – 4.30 pm 

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2026 BLF Conference & Gathering​

 

4th-6th September 2026

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Northumbria University, Newcastle​​

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Apply for the BLFI Bursary

 

Deadline: 30th June 2026​​​

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The 2022 BLF Conference & Gathering took place in Belfast at the beginning of September. 

Queens University Belfast was our venue for the conference.
The Great Hall designed by Charles Lanyon was the location of the Baker Memorial Lecture on the first night, September 2nd.

At this annual event, a variety of speakers including practitioners, specifiers, academics and historians presented papers on the use of building limes. There were site visits and tours organised during the 3 days. 
 
https://subscribepage.io/BLF_Gathering

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