SHARING OPTIONS: Removing the existing slates, strengthening the roof structure and reapplying slates, of which over 90% were reused, yielded excellent results. Mayo Farmer James White has just completed the conservation of the last remaining building standing from an estate that dates back to the 18th century on his land at Ashbrook, Strade, Co Mayo. The project was carried out with grant assistance from the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme (GLAS) Traditional Farm Buildings grant aid scheme which is funded by the Department of Agriculture and managed by the Irish Heritage Council. According to James, the estate is steeped in history, with the earliest development dating back as far as the late 17th century. He says the original development was carried out by Captain George Moore, who fought in the Williamite army at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and was granted lands at Ashbrook.