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Restored Historic Irish Thatched Farmhouse & Stone Barn. Tailored Stays, Workshops & Retreats. Host @imenmcdonnell Member
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3 years ago

A most marvellous stone barn summer supper at @thatchedfarmproject.
21 August 2026.
Guest Chef @lilystarbuck (with a little kitchen help from Geoff & myself, Gwynn & Aisling) using ingredients from @kellyoysters @newleafurban @urbanco_oplimerick, @kilcornanmarketgarden, @pike.deli @jameswhelanbutchers, @guinness wild blackberries and other bits from the cottage garden. Lily’s oysters over fire from the 18th century hearth - unforgettable.
Great fun with @catofglin & fam, @garrettmurphy @clareconway and all the McDonnells. #stonebarnsupper #thatchedfarmproject by @thatchedfarmproject

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2 months ago

Absolutely thrilled to see our thatched farmhouse featured in the new autumn/winter issue of @Image.ie @Imageinteriors ✨

A million thanks to Editor-in-Chief @lizziegoregrimes and Editor @megan_burns___ for reaching out to feature our humble cottage, @nathaliemc for capturing the history and heart of our renovation story so beautifully in words, @jessglynnphoto whose photographs of homes and interiors always absolutely SING, such a privilege to work with you, the photos are truly stunning. Shout out to @a_bouchier for her styling help and to Aoife and Niamh @objekt_design_space for being such a generous & amazing local resource for exquisite interiors/decor, so lucky to have you! Also @countryhouseantiquescashel, @kerrywoollenmills, @kellettinteriors, @waterfordstanley, @dandmgc so many more vintage, charity shops and special gifts from friends!

Must thank our local conservation architect Michael Pledge for being involved early on, and all of our amazing contractors & craftspeople (John, Kevin, Declan, Jason, Paul, Simon, Gary not on Insta!) throughout the project 🙏🏼. Thank you @catofglin for your cottage garden vision and ongoing recommendations. To @collinsnursery for all the planting. @coreyandliam for never letting us give up. @soniachaverri for all of your creative efforts and support! And last, but certainly not least, indebted to my husband Richard for all of his hard work and his equal and unwavering passion for this project, along with our son @geoffmcdonnell_ , and our extended family for their support and guidance along the way 💓.

This house has held centuries of stories — and now, one more. Feeling proud and grateful. Check website for contact details.
#imageinteriors #irishthatchedcottage by @thatchedfarmproject

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a year ago

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the wonderfully talented and kind @cheriedenhamcooks to the @thatchedfarmproject for a very special private Irish cookery experience with a pair of lovely American guests staying locally at @theadaremanor over the weekend.

Between all of us, we made quite a feast. Cherie gave lessons in baking her beautiful scones along with making homemade lemon curd, while I revisited my clotted cream recipe from The Farmette Cookbook for the first time in years. (See the skimming of the sheet pan —the easiest and most delicious treat I swear!)

Our gorgeous guests also learned to make fresh Irish butter with Cherie, and we baked Irish soda bread in a cast-iron bastible over the turf fire in our 18th-century stone barn, literally one of the best ways to bring back time-honoured cookery skills to this historic place. Cherie came with such valuable knowledge of this type of hearth baking as she learned while travelling throughout Ireland to make her stunning books: The Irish Bakery and The Irish Kitchen with acclaimed photographer @montgomerypress.

After the learning, we all gathered around the cottage kitchen table with bowls of potato and leek soup from the garden, thick cuts of our bastible soda bread, and a selection of some of the best Irish farmhouse cheeses & charcuterie in the country. We finished off with our bounty of scones, fresh butter, lemon curd, clotted cream and homemade blackberry and apple preserves from the fruit growing here at the thatch.

A very happy few hours of making, learning, sharing stories and, the best part, eating!

I loved loved loved working with Cherie. Here’s to many more experiences like this. ❤️🙏🏼

Thank you @piquetravel @melissadurkee @zoebakes @stephaniemarch for this amazing opportunity.

#tourismireland #TheThatchedFarmProject #IrishFood #IrishCookery #IrishFoodExperiences by @thatchedfarmproject

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3 days ago

An Autumn Weekend of Willow Weaving at @thatchedfarmproject 🍂

31 October & 1 November · Samhain

As the seasons turn and we enter the season of Samhain, we’ll be gathering around the fire in the stone barn for a very special weekend of making.

Join acclaimed Galway-based artisan basketmaker @sarahjenkinsonbaskets for two days of the traditional craft of willow weaving, using beautiful Irish-grown organic willow.

With Sarah’s guidance, you’ll learn a variety of traditional weaves while making your very own gorgeous willow platter or Ciseog/Skib to take home.

No previous experience is needed. Just come along, settle in by the cosy hearth and spend a few hours working with your hands, learning an ancient Irish craft and enjoying the pleasure of making something slowly.

And because this is the thatch, there will of course be something seasonal and delicious to eat, warm drinks and good cheer.

Three workshops across the weekend.

Saturday 31 October
10-1PM or 2PM-5PM €150 (Includes coffee/tea/drinks and something baked and lovely from the thatch kitchen)

Sunday 1 November
10AM-5PM Full Day Retreat €250. (Includes a hearty seasonal harvest lunch from the thatch kitchen.)

Very limited places.

DM here or email info@thatchedfarmproject.com to reserve your spot.

Hope to see you here!
Imen, Agnes, Claire & Sarah xx

Accommodation may be available at an extra cost. Can also make referrals for nearby accommodation. We are 20 minutes from Adare or Glin, 40 mins from Limerick.

#basketweaving #sarahjenkinsonbaskets #thatchedfarmproject
samhai by @thatchedfarmproject

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12 days ago

Summer moments at the Thatch. Announcing a few exciting new events soon! by @thatchedfarmproject

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a month ago

A little taste of our #brayersbagelsandbloodys Printmakers Brunch at @thethatchedfarmproject with artist @claire_forward_artist leading participants into the wonderful world of botanical gel printing. Brayers were rolled, foraged botanicals pressed, colour was blooming. Our gorgeous group gathered from Cork, Galway, Clare, Dublin, Roscommon, Meath as well as right here in Limerick.

And then there was the food. @a_bouchier baked off her beautiful scones. I put together some salted honey (thanks @garrettmurphy 🍯 ) iced lattes, Amelia was the best extra set of hands, and the pièce de résistance was New York chef @lilystarbuck, who splits her time between Brooklyn and West Cork, coming in fierce with her corn chowder, proper NY-style bagels and horseradish-infused legit Bloody Marys, all served under the hay shed on the perpetually soft, Sunday afternoon.

Our table was filled with the very best of here and there: @newleafurban @kilcornanmarketgarden, Limerick @woodcocksmokery smoked mackerel & salmon, West Cork, @gubbeen cheeses and cured meats, West Cork, @gra_farm tomatoes, @bannerberries Co Clare, Croom eggs, Limerick, bits from the thatch beds (thank you @triniscully for the garden tidy 🙏🏼), and just so many other beautiful local hands behind the feast.

Art, food, friendship, foraging, making and a little slice of New York on an Irish farm.

Grateful for Claire, for Agnes, for Lily, for Amelia, for our wonderful suppliers, and ESPECIALLY for everyone who came and made the day what it was!

#thatchedfarmproject #BrayersBagelsAndBloodys #PrintmakersBrunch #BotanicalPrinting GelPrinting IrishFood NewYorkInIreland WestLimerick IrishHospitality by @thatchedfarmproject

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2 months ago

SOLD OUT 🤸🏼🤸🏼🤸🏼
Our Printmakers Brunch returns to the @thatchedfarmproject for a second instalment in August, deliciously entitled BRAYERS, BAGELS & BLOODYS.

Join us in the stone barn as artist @claire_forward_artist guides another magical morning of foraged botanical printmaking, this time using ink and brayers, inspired by the hedgerows, wildflowers and quiet beauty of the farm.

We are beyond thrilled to welcome New York chef @lilystarbuck to the cottage kitchen, bringing her signature take on brunch with freshly baked bagels, house-made spreads, vibrant seasonal dishes, and our favourite virgin (or not so virgin) Bloody Marys. @a_bouchier and I will be alongside Lily, helping bring it all together around the farmhouse table.

A restorative Sunday of creativity, good food, and meandering in nature with great company at one of Ireland’s historic thatched farms.

Sunday 16th August
11-3pm
Thatched Farm Project
Kilbradran, County Limerick
DM or email info@thatchedfarmproject.com to book. We can only offer limited places for this workshop. Can recommend accommodation if travelling a distance.
€100/person. Suitable for beginners.

#TheThatchedFarmProject #PrintmakersBrunch #ClaireForward #LilyStarbuck by @thatchedfarmproject

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3 months ago

A beautiful day at @imenmcdonnell Printmaker’s Brunch at @thatchedfarmproject with artist @claire_forward_artist and food by @a_bouchier and @imenmcdonnell

Throughly enjoyed learning about cyanotype printing. It reminded me of my darkroom days so many years ago. Good company, good food and an amazing location.

Photos by @jessglynnphoto
Location @thatchedfarmproject
Owner/Event @imenmcdonnell
Food @a_bouchier + @imenmcdonnell taken in Adare, Co Limerick by @thatchedfarmproject

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3 months ago

SOLD OUT
Forage. Create. Gather.

Join us at @thatchedfarmproject on 12 July 2026 for our first Printmakers Brunch, an immersive botanical printing workshop with Claire Forward. @claire_forward_artist

We’ll begin by exploring the gardens and hedgerows of the farm, gathering seasonal botanicals for a hands-on printmaking session using the historic cyanotype process + contemporary gel printing techniques. Inspired by the abundance of midsummer, Claire will guide participants through the process of transforming leaves, flowers, and wild plants into striking botanical artworks.

The workshop includes a seasonal farm brunch designed and prepared by @imenmcdonnell & @a_bouchier featuring locally sourced ingredients, served with coffee, tea, and good conversation around the table. Each participant will leave with prints of their own design at the end of the day.

A nourishing day of creativity, nature, and community in the heart of the Irish countryside.

12th July
11-3pm
Thatched Farm Project
Kilbradran, County Limerick
(Accommodation may be available on request. Please enquire when booking.)
DM to book your place, limited availability 8-10 spots.
€75/person

#stonebarnseisuns #printmakersbrunch
#thatchedfarmproject by @thatchedfarmproject

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10 months ago

Thatch 2025. From a snowfall in January to our first Christmas dinner in the stone barn. A year of memories, momentum, and meaningful progress. We’re grateful for the growth and for everyone who’s been part of the journey. Here’s to more gatherings, more stories, and many warm welcomes in 2026. #irishthatchedcottage #thatchedfarmproject #irishcountryliving #ireland by @thatchedfarmproject

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9 months ago