Ireland

A well-known figure in the Lithuanian pirtis community in the Dublin area, Emilis Kandaurovas combines years of practical bathing experience with formal professional training. As a graduate of the Community Bath Master program, Emilis has successfully validated his skills against the International Bath Academy’s (IBA) strict standards. He bridges the gap between authentic, rustic Lithuanian tradition and the modern requirements for holistic safety and ergonomics.

Already well-regarded in the Irish-Lithuanian community for his sauna building services, Lukas Dabašinskas has now formally bridged the gap between construction and ritual. By achieving the Community Bath Master qualification from the International Bath Academy (IBA), Lukas has proven that he understands the "hardware" (the stove and structure) and the "software" (the steam and procedure) of a healthy sauna. He offers a unique perspective: a bath master who can not only perform the ritual but intimately understands the physics of the environment he works in.

Robertas Zlioba is a dedicated practitioner of the Lithuanian pirtis tradition and one of the first specialists in Ireland to achieve the Community Bath Master certification from the International Bath Academy (IBA). As part of the pioneering study group in Kilkenny, Robertas has successfully completed a comprehensive training program focused on holistic health, safety, and the traditional arts of steam bathing

Skirmantas Lukšys brings a dual dedication to the Irish pirtis community: he is both a skilled practitioner and a creator of authentic bathing space - jis own private sauna in Kilkeny. Having successfully passed the International Bath Academy (IBA) exams Skirmantas has proven that he possesses the hands-on skills of a Bath Master. However, his passion extends beyond the ritual itself to the creation of the environment. He operates a welcoming Lithuanian pirtis specifically equipped to generate "real good steam," ensuring that every whisking session is supported by the perfect thermal conditions.