Just launched: Our new project website is now live! Log on & follow us to learn more about our research for this exciting European Research Council (ERC) advanced grant project: STONE-WORK…meet the team & keep up to date with our latest news, events & fieldwork blogs @ stone-work.eu

Warmest congratulations to European Research Council (ERC) STONE-WORK PI Prof. Christine Casey for winning Research Ireland (IRC Legacy) Researcher of the Year, incredibly proud of you, Christine.

Just back from a fantastic trip to Co. Fermanagh, exploring Castle Coole & Florence Court. Huge thanks to @NINationalTrust for the warm welcome & insights into these fine examples of craftsmanship in Portland limestone & carboniferous sandstone! #18thCArchitecture #buildingstone

A beautiful spring day for the STONE-WORK team, exploring the relationship between Portland stone and Golden Hill granite at the Chapel, Trinity College Dublin (1787-98), executed by stonecutters George Darley & Son. 🏛✨ #StoneWork #HistoricCraftsmanship #18thCenturyArchitecture #TCD

Congratulations to STONE-WORK’s sen geology consultant Prof. Patrick Wyse Jackson & Dr Louise Caulfield on the publication of The Decorative and Building Stones of Dublin: a walking guide. This richly illustrated book documents over 170 stone types used to build Ireland’s capital

On April 1, the European Research Council (ERC) STONE-WORK team visited historic buildings in Dublin, studying 18th-century chimneypieces—exploring design, materials & craftsmanship in both bespoke and mass-produced examples in native & imported stone. More: stone-work.eu/field-trips-1/… #STONEWORK