A traditional skill in Ireland dating back thousands of years and very evident in the west of Ireland. Drystone walling involves the construction of a wall, soley made on stone. No bonding agent is used to stick the stones together, the "bonding" comes from the skill used to lay the stones.
It's a very labour-intensive jobs but rewarding in the end.
Training
Weekend sessions for interested groups can be arranged in drystone walling and drystone retaining walls. Contact Conservation Services for details.
Conservation Services have an in-depth knowledge of sensitive areas and habitats such as National Nature Reserves and embryonic shifting dunes and marram dunes. Tony Murray, NPWS Wexford
Dry Stone Retaining Wall