Sir, – I refer to your article “Hands on traditional skills and where to learn them” (Weekend Review, June 25th), which stated, “Ireland has no courses in conserving and restoring decorative plasterwork”. In fact, Dublin Civic Trust annually holds a one-day seminar on Historic Decorative Plasterwork, Finishes and Paint as part of its autumn CDP and lecture series. Our next course will take place on October 4th; further details on www.dublincivictrust.ie. – Yours, etc,