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When thatched properly by professionals, the major portion of such a roof (the water reed) should last about 30 years in the Irish climate. However, the roof ridge will have to be replaced roughly every 8 - 10 years. Such ridge line replacement is, luckily, a fairly rapid and reasonably inexpensive procedure.
There are many reasons that a roof can age prematurely, as I've seen them worn out in as little as 12 to 14 years. I do agree a good roof should last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, or possibly longer with the new lifetime shingles. The biggest factor is proper ventilation, and just because you have adequate ventilation at the peak, gables, or towards the top of your roof, does that mean you have the proper airflow through your attic or crawlspace area.