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1. www.youtube.com › watchNaomhóga Chorcaí (The currach boats of Cork ... - YouTube

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   "Naomhóg" is the Irish name given to the type of handmade boat which is still used by coastal communities in Cork and Kerry. Also called 'Currachs' these boa...

2. www.youtube.com › watchSkerries Currach Short Film | Traditional Irish boat building

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   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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CurrachCurrach - Wikipedia

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   Currach on the shore in Inishbofin, Galway. A number of wooden boats in a tidal harbour near Carna, Galway. 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".

4. www.irishcentral.com › travel › irishman-who-rowed-aIrishman who rowed a currach from Ireland to Spain (VIDEO)

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   Aug 27, 2016 · Not only that, but the men traveled in a boat named a currach, also known as a naomhóg in Co. Kerry (meaning little saint or holy one), a boat designed over 1,000 years ago, and the type of boat ...

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5. www.connollycove.com › the-art-and-culture-ofFloating Heritage: Exploring the Irish Curraghs’ Cultural Legacy

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   Apr 15, 2024 · The Irish Curragh, a vessel intrinsically woven into the cultural fabric of Ireland, stands as a testament to the country’s rich maritime heritage. With its distinctive construction, the Curragh is not just a boat; it embodies generations of craftsmanship, tradition, and survival. These lightweight yet sturdy vessels were traditionally framed ...

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6. oceanfocus.ie › the-skin-boat-tradition-in-irelandThe skin boat tradition in Ireland - Ocean Focus

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   Mar 31, 2007 · A form of skin boat, the currach is still very much in use along the west coast of Ireland. We have two thousand years of direct evidence of the use of skin boats in Ireland, and maritime archaeologists believe that such a long-standing tradition most probably stretches back to the Bronze Age in Europe. A gold model boat, part of the ‘Iron ...

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   What is a currach boat?

   • 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.

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   Is a currach a canoe or a naomhóg?

   • The construction and design of the currach are unique to the west coasts of Ireland. It is referred to as a naomhóg [n̪ˠèːˈvoːɡ] in counties Cork, Waterford and Kerry and as a "canoe" in West Clare. It is similar to the coracle, though the two originated independently.

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   What is a Curragh boat?

   • Curraghs, or traditional Irish boats, have been integral to Ireland’s maritime history. Their origins trace back to the Neolithic period when settlers first arrived on the island’s shores. These early inhabitants relied on such vessels for fishing and transportation.

   Floating Heritage: Exploring the Irish Curraghs’ Cultural Legacy

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   What is an Irish Curragh?

   • The Irish Curragh, a traditional boat crafted with natural materials, is an emblem of our rich maritime heritage. Craftsmen along the west coasts of Ireland have been building these boats for centuries, carefully fashioning them from a framework of wooden laths concealed under waterproofed animal hides.

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   Is the Kerry Curragh a canoe or a naomhóg?

   • 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.

   The skin boat tradition in Ireland - Ocean Focus

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   What is a currach called in Ireland?

   • It is sometimes anglicised as "curragh". The construction and design of the currach are unique to the west coasts of Ireland. It is referred to as a naomhóg [n̪ˠèːˈvoːɡ] in counties Cork, Waterford and Kerry and as a "canoe" in West Clare.

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8. www.irishpost.com › history › how-to-build-a-currachHow to build a currach – fascinating historic footage shows ...

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   May 3, 2021 · When finished, the 19 and a half feet, three-man currach, was complete with mast and sail. Over two hundred photographs and video footage documenting the build, along with details logged in the NMI team’s notes and correspondence, provide a significant and complete record of the vanishing skill of traditional Irish currach building.