The collection contains over 30 traditional Irish boats, 19 of which are currachs. Michael Conneely's currach is on permanent display in the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, at ...

The Cruinniú na mBád in Galway Bay was spectacular, but concerns about the future of traditional boat-building linger, writes Tom Gilmore.. Almost 50 traditional sailing vessels, mostly from the ...

Keith Payne writes an essay on the curach, the Irish boat made of skin (now canvas) stretched over a frame of hazel rods lashed together, one of which he was involved in building. Show more John ...