Remedial Conservation Works to Rossmore Memorial Fountain, Monaghan

Monaghan County Council invites tenders for remedial conservation works to the Rossmore Memorial Fountain, a protected Victorian Gothic Revival monument built in 1875–76 by Robinson and Son of Belfast. Located in The Diamond, Monaghan's main public square, this significant architectural landmark was erected to commemorate Henry Robert Westenra, 4th Baron Rossmore, and funded by public subscription. The project aims to stabilise and conserve the monument's historic masonry and carved stonework, addressing areas of active deterioration and public safety risks. Works must employ minimal intervention and reversible, lime-based conservation techniques to preserve original materials and craftsmanship. The successful contractor will maintain the monument's role as the architectural centrepiece of Monaghan's public square while ensuring public safety and accessibility throughout the works. Prospective suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in heritage conservation, masonry repair, and working with protected historical structures.