Thatcher Kyron O’Grady from Wicklow thatching the roof of The Mallet Tavern, Kilbride Street in recent days. Photo: Ger Rogers Photo.

Thatching work underway at historic pub

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The traditional skill of thatching has been on show in Tullamore as a historic local hostelry gets a facelift.

Thatching got underway at The Mallet Tavern in Kilbride Street in recent days, where Kyron O’Grady from Wicklow, who is one of Ireland’s 35 thatchers has been hard at work.

A report on the Offaly History blog suggests that The Mallet Tavern may be the oldest pub in Tullamore.

Thatcher Kyron O’Grady from Wicklow working on The Mallet Tavern. Photo: Ger Rogers Photo. Photo by Ger Rogers Photo
Deirdre Verney
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