A view of the glass furnace during excavation. Local archaeologist to explore Shinrone's glass making historyIt's not widely known that in the early 17th century, South Offaly was at the centre of a thriving glass making industry In Ireland. In fact, the village of Shinrone were making glass 170 years before Waterford's world famous glass making industry was founded. Today, the wood-fired glass furnace, in the aptly named townland of Glasshouse, is the only upstanding furnace to survive in Ireland, Britain and France. The glass furnace is on private property, down a lane and parking is very restricted.

Source: Irish Independent August 15, 2022 06:06 UTC