Title
A moored Currach or curragh
A moored Currach or curragh
Description
A currach moored off the village of Dooega, Achill Island. The currach is a type of lightweight Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins or hides were once stretched, though now canvas is more usual. The construction and design of the curragh are unique to the west coast of Ireland. Traditionally they would be rowed but many now such as this one are used with an engine.
A currach moored off the village of Dooega, Achill Island. The currach is a type of lightweight Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins or hides were once stretched, though now canvas is more usual. The construction and design of the curragh are unique to the west coast of Ireland. Traditionally they would be rowed but many now such as this one are used with an engine.
