# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heritage in Circularity - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Connect traditional skills and circular design. Join us to learn about building reuse, bio-based materials and heritage grants.About this EventAbout the EventJoin us at the ACT Studio in the Ballina Innovation Quarter for a session exploring the intersection of traditional building conservation and modern circularity principles.ACT is hosting this workshop to show how preserving our built heritage is vital to lowering embodied carbon and keeping historic structures in use. Led by traditional heritage mason Tom Pollard and ACT director Kevin Loftus, this session provides practical insights into extending the lifespan of existing structures, reducing carbon footprints and applying regenerative design.This workshop takes place during Ballina National Heritage Day. Following our workshop, step into the past and celebrate our living heritage in the heart of Ballina town centre, where expert demonstrators bring traditional crafts, skills and culture to life. From blacksmithing and basket weaving to stone carving and spinning, this is a rare chance to see authentic, hands-on traditions passed down through generations.session.3 structured CPD points can be recorded for this event.Session ContentThe workshop covers key technical and practical areas:Retain and reuse Discover how traditional stonemasonry and lime mortar techniques maintain building breathability and protect historic fabric.Bio-based materials: Learn about sourcing local earthen plasters and hot-mix lime to repair historic ecosystems without causing damage.Design for disassembly: Explore how traditional dry-stone methods align with modern modular systems to ensure future building parts can be reused.Heritage grants and retrofitting: Get practical guidance on navigating regulations, technical requirements and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.Case study and Q&A: Analyse lessons from the Scotch House project to overcome obstacles in sourcing and certifying reused materials, followed by an open Q&A on on-site challenges.Who Should AttendThis session is for architects, designers, local property owners, building contractors, tradespeople, local authority officials, heritage officers and anyone interested in restoring traditional buildings.Supported by:The Heritage CouncilBallina Salmon FestivalBallina Chamber - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballina/heritage-in-circularity/100001993029286246 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Ballina - **state**: MO - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Innovation Quarter - **lat**: 54.1149482 - **long**: -9.1550693 - **full address**: Innovation Quarter, Block A, Ballina, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heritage in Circularity - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8ea94eee21e5b6b07408274b3a43b368b27ae55c1dad180e5a90ad0bbf58c8db-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfffbf2-gmir.jpg?v=1783645334 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heritage in Circularity being held? - **A:** Heritage in Circularity takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Innovation Quarter, Block A, Ballina, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage in Circularity? - **A:** Heritage in Circularity is organized by ACT. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heritage in Circularity is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ballina, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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