Balbriggan-based M & I Lead Contractors Ltd has been honoured with a prestigious award for its craftsmanship on the recently completed restoration of Drogheda town’s historic Tholsel Building. The project, which included intricate work on the building’s dome roof and clock tower, has revitalised one of the town’s most important heritage landmarks and reaffirmed its role as a central feature of the community

Presented annually by the Lead Contractors Association, the Murdoch Award honours the finest leadworking projects across the UK and Ireland. The recently completed restoration of Drogheda’s Tholsel Building earned M & I Lead Contractors Ltd this prestigious award. The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to preserving historic architecture and showcases the expertise of its Balbriggan-based team in delivering high-quality, intricate leadwork on heritage buildings.

Commenting on the award, Ian Whelan of M & I Lead Contractors Ltd said:
“As a Balbriggan-based company, we are very proud to bring this award home to our town. The Tholsel is a landmark deeply tied to Drogheda’s history, and we are honoured that our craftsmanship has been recognised at such a prestigious level.”

About M & I Lead: Founded in 1999, M & I Lead is a Balbriggan, North Dublin–based company specialising in the craft of leadwork. The company is renowned for delivering exceptionally high standards of craftsmanship across Europe and has previously won the Murdoch Award for McKee Barracks, Dublin, as well as the Murdoch Sponsors Award for the Lake House, Oakfield Estate, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
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