The Use of Irish Ash for Hurley Production - FULLY BOOKED
Workshop - Monday 5 July, Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Teagasc
in co-operation with the Forest Service and the
Irish Guild of Ash Hurley Makers will host a
workshop on the use of Irish ash for hurley
production on Monday 5 July starting at 9.30am in
the Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This event is
an insight into the hurley ash cycle in Ireland.
Further information:
- Michael Somers, 087-1216163, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer
- Travel directions to the event (enter your starting point at "A" and click return).
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME:
INTRODUCTION
- 9.30 am Registration
- 10.00 am Dr. Nuala Ní Fhlatharta, Head of Teagasc Forestry and Mr. Christy Cooney, An Uachtarán Chumann Lúthcleas Gael
SESSION 1 (10.15 am - 11.30 pm): Chairperson Dr. Nuala Ní Fhlatharta, Head of Teagasc Forestry Development Department
- Breeding quality, an investment in the future - Dr. Gerry Douglas, Teagasc, Kinsealy
- Ash supplies in Ireland and the role of the Forest Service - TBC, Forest Service
- Thinning Protocol - Dr. Ian Short, Teagasc
- The role of forest certification for hurley production - Mr. William Merivale, PEFC Ireland
- Marketing and bringing ash to the point of sale - Mr. Michael Power, Coillte
SESSION 2 (11.30 pm - 12.30
pm): Chairperson Donal Mullane, Teagasc, AMU
Tipperary
- Questions and Answers Session
LUNCH (12.30 pm - 1.00 pm)
SESSION 3 (2.00 pm - 2.45 pm):
- Visit to Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary. Initial thinning trials on ash. With kind permission from William and Margaret O’Brien
SESSION 4 (3 pm - 4.15 pm):
- Visit to Dunne Sawmill, Drangan, Co. Tipperary. Michael Somers, Teagasc and Jim Dunne
