Our members will be pleased to know that the restoration of Whitburgh Cottage continues to progress rapidly. These works are jointly funded by a Government grant and the Council itself.

Three members of Kilmore Historical society – Brian Clancy, Liz Dillon-Hensby, and Rose King – were invited to visit the site and were impressed by the amount of work that has been achieved.

The unstable buckling West Wall has been dismantled and rebuilt in situ.

The whole interior has been stabilised and parts of the interior walls reconstructed.

The council is still looking at suggestions for the use of the Cottage once the works are complete. An arts centre has been proposed. Another possible use would be as an office for a company that would not require the installation of equipment.

If you have any ideas for the use of the Cottage, feel free to contact the Council.