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Off in a Currach

Off in a Currach
Here on the Wild Atlantic Way we see this fisherman rowing a Currach. There were a few of these tradition boats around here and in reality he was probably putting it away for the night.

The Currach is probably the best-known of the Wild Atlantic Way’s iconic boats, with slightly different versions native to the counties of Donegal, Kerry, Clare, Galway and Mayo. Traditionally, this small, curved rowing boat was made by placing animal hide cured in a special mixture of plant life over wooden slats. Tar was then painted over the boat, to seal the places where the skins met. Today however, canvas and resin are sometimes used as substitutes for animal skins and tar.
www.wildatlanticway.com/highlights/traditional-boats-guide

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 cammino
cammino club
a rough landscape!
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to cammino club
Thanks my friend, indeed it would be very rough in the middle of Winter.
5 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Very well composed Herb.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks a lot Jaap.
5 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Hi Herb another nice Image thanks for the link a very interesting read . TOZ.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
I took a few photos of this place but this showed the rower a little better. Glad you liked the link too. ~ Herb
5 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
I hope they will continue with the tradition.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
Me too Danni. The Irish are full of tradition and so I think they will stick to it a little longer yet.
5 years ago.
 Proxar
Proxar
Beautiful shot!
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Proxar
Thank you Proxar.
5 years ago.
 Nathalie
Nathalie club
Jolie compo !
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nathalie club
Thanks Nathalie.
5 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
the link was a very good read certainly over cast and forlorn , great to see history still going on.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Steve Paxton club
It was at the end of our 12 pins drive which had had some good weather too. This place was just below our cottage here on the Wild Atlantic Way. Yes, time is slow in Ireland. ~ Herb
5 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Oh...and it looks such a grim and grey day!
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Diana Australis club
We can't always have sunshine Diana (unless we live in Australia perhaps :) ) See reply to Steve above too. Regards, Herb
5 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Great shot, Herb. Very interesting info... I see he has an outboard motor! ... wise man.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to John Goodwin
I thought that too John, but there were some of the Currachs about that had no motor. ~ Herb
5 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann club
A beautiful landscape. Great composition!
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rainer Blankermann club
Thank you Rainer - I thought the landscape captured here was a little dreary but the overall landscape here was wonderful. Chers, Herb
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Interesting information about this great image of tradition still at work.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to tiabunna club
Thanks a lot George. Not quite as informative as your 'bush-ranger' saga but a real blast of living history nonetheless. Glad you liked it, Herb
5 years ago.

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