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Discover the ancient Irish tradition of currach making, from carefully chosen materials to skilled hands that create these remarkable boats of the Wild Atlantic.

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Irish Currach Making – Boats of the Wild Atlantic

For centuries, currachs carried the people of Ireland's coasts and islands. Light, strong and beautifully made, these remarkable boats were built using local materials, traditional skills and a deep respect for the sea.

This beautifully illustrated RareGer card follows the traditional making of a currach, from the first materials to the finished boat:

• 🌿 Choosing and preparing the wood

• 🪵 Building the frame

• 🧺 Weaving the withies

• 🛶 Covering the boat

• 🔨 Caulking and sealing

• 🌊 Preparing the currach for the sea

Discover the different types of traditional currach, including the naomhóg, lámhach and bádóga, and learn how these boats supported everyday life along Ireland's western shores.

Currachs were used for fishing, carrying people and goods, tending animals and travelling between the mainland and islands. Their light construction made them perfectly suited to the rugged Atlantic coastline.

More than a boat, the currach represents Irish ingenuity, craftsmanship and a way of life shaped by the sea.

Born of the sea, shaped by hands, trusted by generations.

More than a boat — the currach is part of our heritage, our stories and our shores.

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• A5 high-resolution PDF

• High-resolution JPG

• Suitable for printing at home or professionally

• A beautiful digital keepsake

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£3.50