The Specialist Conservation and Repair of Historic Fibrous Plaster Ceiling in Georges Hall at Dublin Castle.

Short description

The contract is for the conservation and repair of an historic plaster ceiling in George’s Hall at Dublin Castle. The ceiling was originally created in 1911 for George V’s visit to Dublin Castle and has undergone localized remedial repair work over time, including recent repair works to the roof above the ceiling. The ceiling is composed of 21 coffered sections made of fibrous cast plaster set on timber lath reinforcement and with a decorative cornice and frieze. The ceiling area is c.250m2.

Description of the procurement

The contract is for the conservation and repair of an historic plaster ceiling in George’s Hall at Dublin Castle. The ceiling was originally created in 1911 for George V’s visit to Dublin Castle and has undergone localized remedial repair work over time, including recent repair works to the roof above the ceiling. The ceiling is composed of 21 coffered sections made of fibrous cast plaster set on timber lath reinforcement and with a decorative cornice and frieze. The ceiling area is c.250m2.

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