Currachs, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland

Currachs, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland

Currach

Aran Islands

Lantern slide of a group of currach on a beach somewhere on the Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Originally labeled '99 G' with title 'Currachs. Aran.' A number of Currachs are located on the beach and are being prepared for sailing. There are numerous people setting up on the beach, including a photographer. Perhaps a race is about to take place. The currach is a traditional Irish wooden boat that was lined with animal hides or skin. These types of boats are unique to the west of Ireland.

Sophie Hogan

RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 22_86

The Discovery Programme

The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)

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Box 22_086

12/11/2014

Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure

RSAI Lantern slide collection

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Lantern slides

Country: Ireland

Town/townland: Aran Islands

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County: Galway

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Irish National Grid East: L 90

Irish National Grid North: (0)8

Place: Latitude: 53.121100662935 Longitude: -9.7174072265625

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