RESTORATION

This section outlines the work that needs doing to preserve a unique piece of our history.

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The estimate to carry out the required repair works is in the region of €400,000

Church of the Ascension Timoleague

Schedule of Works

 

Work Already Done:  (Cost €54,000)

  1. Re-Roof Chancel and Vestry

  2. Restore Angel Paintings on ceiling of Chancel

  3. Commission Conservation Plan

 

Phase 1: COMPLETE

     Summer 2020 (Cost €110,000)

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  1. Re-Roof remaining Church including Bell Tower flat roof

  2. Plaster top and East Face of Tower with Lime Rendering

  3. Remove Existing Spires(in very poor condition) and replace with new Stone ones

  4. Carry out Measured Survey(necessary for planning permission)

 

Phase 2:

Summer 2021(Cost €35,000)

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Complete external plaster of Tower with Lime rendering

Remove and  Renovate Clock Face and Workings

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Phase 3:

Summer 2022(Cost Approx €60,000)

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1. Complete external plastering of building.

2. Plaster interior of Tower

3. Remove and renovate External Doors.

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Phase 4:

(To regulate internal environment)       Summer 2023(Cost Approx €200,000 )

              

  1. Take up existing timber floor under pews, replace with concrete floor, insulated and including piping for underfloor heating.

  2. Install Air to Water Heat pump to maintain a 14®C temp at all times.

  3. Repair and restore all windows.

  4. Clean and redecorate internal roof structure.

  5. Strengthen boundary wall on East boundary.

 

Phase 5:

Mosaic repairs         Summer 2024 (Cost to be established)

 

  1. Establish the chemical build-up of the salts present and establish a methodology for their reduction / removal. 

  2. Test section of Mosaics and determine repair schedule.

Click on the PDF to view the Conservation report

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Timetable of events

Thursday 13th May

Open Day 10Am-10PM