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Sited in the shadow of Scrabo Tower, Newtownards. This house enjoys stunning views over arable farmland towards Strangford Lough and the Ards Peninsula beyond. The living block is finished with Cedral Thrutone Smooth fibre cement slate cladding on the walls and roof and has large, glazed openings. Internally this block is a single open plan living/dining/kitchen space with a vaulted ceiling.

Cedral Thrutone Endurance Smooth is Ireland’s strongest slate. They have a superb smooth surface and square cut edges for a sleek, aesthetically pleasing finish. Available in six unique colours, including our flagship Blue Black colour.

Project: Scrabo Clachan was designed by BGA Architects.
Building Type : Residential Building
Product: Cedral Thrutone Endurance Smooth
Colour: Blue Black

- Irish made for Irish weather
- Highest density of any fibre cement slate - Ireland's Strongest Slate
- Unique paint formula
- Highest water repellency
- Rated 'Excellent' to BES 6001 for Responsible Sourcing
- Can be used for both roof and façade
- 30 year structural guarantee
- 20 year colour guarantee

Title: desiun Architects - Bóithrín na Saoirse
Architect: Desiun Architects
Photographer – Leaning Tree Media
Contractor – Pat Loftus Construction
Type: Housing Project
Project: New build
Material: Cedral Click
Colour: Slate Grey

Cedral cladding helps create award-winning traveller housing scheme

A pioneering housing development in Galway is demonstrating how thoughtful design, community engagement and carefully selected materials can come together to create inclusive, high-quality homes.

Bóithrín na Saoirse, commissioned by Galway City Council and CENA, the Traveller-led Approved Housing Body, has transformed a long-standing halting site into five permanent, modern and energy-efficient family homes designed specifically for Traveller families. The project, designed by deSiún Architects and constructed by Pat Loftus Construction Group, was developed through extensive collaboration with the future residents, ensuring that cultural values and community needs were reflected throughout the scheme.

A key element of the development’s contemporary appearance is the use of Cedral Click cladding in a smooth finish and Slate Grey colour. Installed diagonally, the cladding creates a striking visual contrast against the white rendered elevations, helping to define the distinctive architectural character of the homes while providing a durable, low-maintenance façade solution.

The use of Cedral Click contributes to the development’s clean, modern aesthetic while offering long-term performance benefits. Its fibre cement construction provides excellent resistance to weathering and requires minimal maintenance, helping to ensure the homes retain their appearance for decades while reducing lifecycle costs for the housing provider.

The homes are arranged in a semi-circular layout around a shared green space, drawing inspiration from traditional Traveller settlement patterns and encouraging a strong sense of community.

Alongside its architectural and social ambitions, the project has been designed to deliver high standards of sustainability, accessibility and long-term liveability through the incorporation of universal design principles.

The quality of the scheme has already been recognised by the industry, with Bóithrín na Saoirse winning Housing Project of the Year at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, highlighting its success as a model for future Traveller-specific housing developments across Ireland

Etex Ireland and are proud to announce that Geraldine Park in Athy, Co. Kildare, will now officially be known as Etex Geraldine Park.

"Athy GAA and Etex Ireland have a shared commitment to the community, to tradition, and to the future of Athy GAA. Many of our employees, both past and present, have been and still are members of Athy GAA. The renaming of the grounds to Etex Geraldine Park reflects the strength of our longstanding relationship and is an exciting development for both Athy GAA and Etex Ireland.” John Bradley, Country Manager, Etex Ireland.

Etex and Athy GAA invite all employees, neighbours, friends, and supporters to join us for the official launch of Etex Geraldine Park, this Thursday from 6:30pm, match throw in at 8pm.

Don't miss a great evening of football, see you there!

It's set to be a Super Saturday at Cedral St. Conleth's Park tomorrow, as the Kildare LGFA take on Kerry in the TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship at 3pm.

Following that, the Kildare Senior Footballers will also face Kerry in the All Ireland Football Championship, with throw in at 5:30pm.

🗓 Saturday, 13th June
📌 Cedral St. Conleths Park, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Best of luck to both Kildare teams!

Official Kildare GAA
Kildare LGFA

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🏠 | Private House, Antrim, Northern Ireland

A family in Antrim specified Cedral Thrutone Smooth on their stunning new build property. The dark Blue-Black colour of the roofing slates works in perfect contrast to the red brick, glass and decorative cladding used on the building exterior.

Type: Private house
Project: New build
Material: Thrutone Smooth
Colour: Blue-Black

Cedral Thrutone Endurance Smooth is Ireland’s strongest slate. They have a superb smooth surface and square cut edges for a sleek, aesthetically pleasing finish. Available in six unique colours, including our flagship Blue Black colour.

🏡 Cedral the perfect material for your garden building!