Joe Costello

Stone Mad is a fourth generation stone masonry company specialising in architectural masonry, conservation, restoration & spire works.

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Steam cleaning of patio slabs & brick,before & after.Doff cleaning systems, no chemicals.

[Joe Costello @stonemadmasons]

Conservation cleaning of Stonework & masonry on St.Peter & St.Pauls Church Kilmallock, using heated steam system ,no chemicals.

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Granite block & irish blue limestone.Built & pointed in limemortars.

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As the main contractor of the Honan Chapel conservation I am thrilled with the recognition given to this restoration project. Congratulations to all involved.

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The Winner for Adaptation and Re-use category #RIAIawards is Honan Chapel @UCC Conservation Project by FMP Architects. The jury described the repair of the Honan Chapel as a “testament to the wealth of exceptional craftsmanship and conservation skills in Ireland today”

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The Winner for Adaptation and Re-use category #RIAIawards is Honan Chapel @UCC Conservation Project by FMP Architects. The jury described the repair of the Honan Chapel as a “testament to the wealth of exceptional craftsmanship and conservation skills in Ireland today”

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@dunne_op May he rest in peace

[Joe Costello @stonemadmasons]

@Fitzycon Congratulations on the award & continued success to you & your family

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Masonry Conservation of Ballyvoyle railway Tunnel on the Waterford greenaway.

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Conservation of Ballyvoyle railway tunnel,now part of the Waterford greenaway.

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Ballyvoyle tunnel restoration, Waterford greenaway.

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@dunne_op @McSweeneyProf @RTENationwide @UCC Cheers Gerard,thanks.

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Charleville Library.
Former Church of Ireland. Restoration of Spire & Pinnacles,removal of cementious strap pointing.Repointed joints with (limemortars).
Replacement of louvered Windows,
Lead replacement.

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Puchawn Castle,masonry re construction of stone stairwell.

[Joe Costello @stonemadmasons]

Traditional coursed masonry wall @ St.Mary's Hospital ,Phoenix Park,Dublin.

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Re building of round tower masonry, Puchaun Castle,County Tipperary.

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One from the past.
Placing the foundation stone for, Canon Hayes Memorial Hall,Effin County Limerick.
23rd,of March 1958.
My father Tim Costello on the left,(black blazer) & My Grandfather Joe Costello (Grey Suit)supervising the laying of the Stone.

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Portico coloum repairs,Former County Gaol,Cork.

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Traditional masonry training day.
Vegation removal, raking out decayed mortars, dressing & building Rubble stone walling.

[Joe Costello @stonemadmasons]

Portico ,limestone coloum repairs.
Former County gaol,Cork.

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My son Adam working on his first spire, learning to use a plugging chisel to rake out &remove cementious strap pointing using hand tools.