Should Ireland Re-Roof the Rock of Cashel and Restore Other Ruined Historical Architecture?

The article discusses the restoration of historical architecture in Ireland, specifically the Rock of Cashel, a 13th-century castle and one of Ireland's most iconic landmarks. The author suggests that Ireland should be more ambitious in restoring its crumbling historical architecture, rather than just partially restoring or capping structures to prevent further deterioration. The article contrasts Ireland's approach with France's 19th-century restoration projects, which included major restoration efforts such as Notre-Dame de Paris and Mont Saint-Michel. The author argues that re-roofing the Rock of Cashel would be a worthwhile investment and that other structures, such as Ross Errilly Abbey in Mayo, could also be extensively restored.