Conservationist returns to historical Tipperary landmark for not to miss talk
A talk will take place tomorrow about Cormac’s chapel at the Rock of Cashel
On Saturday 22 August at 2pm, stonemason and conservationist Julia Gebel will be back to the Rock of Cashel to present her talk 'Cormac's Chapel in Context'.
Julia played an important role along with her OPW colleagues in the conservation of the chapel and will return to tell us all about it.
This will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the importance of conservation and the specific challenges of conserving this almost 900 year old building - the only one of its kind to survive in Ireland.
This is a free event but spaces are limited so we recommend getting in touch via email ([email protected]) or social media to reserve your place.
Julia completed the German apprenticeship and master craftsman’s diploma in stonecutting and sculpture before moving to Ireland in 2006.
Julia joined the OPW in 2008 as a stonemason. She obtained further qualifications in stone conservation in the European Centre for Heritage Crafts and Professions/Italy and academic degrees at LIT and TCD.
For her postgraduate thesis she was given the opportunity to develop and implement the stone conservation methodology for Cormac’s Chapel, Rock of Cashel.
Since establishing her company Gebel & Helling Conservation Ltd in 2017, she led the stone conservation works on many prestigious projects, such as Fota House, St Patrick’s Bridge and Mansion House/Cork.
Her practical works include architectural stone conservation, sculpture and bespoke stone objects. Julia works independently as a conservator and conservation consultant for historic stone artefacts and the built heritage.
As a passionate advocate for her trade and the conservation of our historic built environment, Julia has been involved in many public events, workshops and media presentations. She is a registered member of ICRI and ICOMOS Ireland.