Gráinne Shaffrey

Gráinne Shaffrey is one of Ireland’s leading conservation architects, and current President of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Ireland. Her practice, Shaffrey Associates, undertakes architectural, urban design and planning projects throughout Ireland. Her work includes the conservation, adaptation and extension of historic buildings and new buildings in existing urban settings, and includes projects like the Wicklow Head Lighthouse in 1998 (conservation) for the Irish Landmark Trust and Ardfert Cathedral in Co. Kerry (restoration) for the Office of Public Works. The latter project was awarded the RIAI Silver Medal for Restoration 1999-2001.