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  1. The Currach is a type of traditional Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins, canvas or in this case, ballistic nylon can be stretched over....

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  3. Preserving old Irish traditions almost lost, a 1968 visual project with Aran Islands master is now available from the National Museum of Ireland in an online exhibition, "Making a currach -...

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    A currach (Irish: curach [ˈkʊɾˠəx]) is a type of Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins or hides were once stretched, though now canvas is more usual. It is sometimes anglicised as "curragh". The construction and design of the currach are unique to the west coasts of Ireland.

  5. Aug 27, 2016 · Unique to the west coasts of Ireland and Scotland, the currach/naomhóg is a type of Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins of hides were once stretched although canvas is often...

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  6. Mar 31, 2007 · The Kerry Curragh is locally referred to as a ‘naomhóg’ or ‘canoe’. The naomhóg has a light lath construction with a very distinctive sheerline. A study in 2003 discovered around 100 naomhóg still in use on the Dingle Peninsula.

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  8. Apr 15, 2024 · The Welsh coracle and Irish currach are small, lightweight boats historically used in river and coastal waters. However, curraghs are generally larger and better suited to the open sea, reflecting the specific needs of Irish maritime practices.

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