When the internal clean up and roof repair was finished, the F S Community Youth Programme was initiated, to supply labour for the conservation work. A supervisor, Tim Casey, who had excellent experience in the type of work required, was appointed. Five trainees from Sixmilebridge were recruited for the work, which really pleased the committee. A new floor was laid and the crypts were preserved. This important preservation was overseen by an archaeologist from the National Museum of Ireland.
Book worms get a look in.
The committee then had another stroke of luck. The Georgian windows needed refurbishment and replacement and a local specialist craftsman offered to do them free, saving the committee an estimated 12,000. The Boart Longyear Company in Shannon Industrial Estate offered to donate the magnificent stained glass window, which is a stunning feature and illuminates the interior of the library with a special glow. It was a magnificent gesture, which we really appreciate. The window was designed by the Dublin artist, Danny Grace, and it tells the story of the former church, the conservation work and of the library.