Currach, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland
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Title
Currach, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland
Subject
Currach
Aran Islands
Description
Lantern slide of a currach on the Aran Islands, Co. Galway. Originally labeled '97 G' with title 'Currach. Aran.' 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. A man is pictured standing next to one of these boats that is resting on rocks. Two officers are also standing by.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Source
RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 22_85
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
en
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box 22_085
Date Created
12/11/2014
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern slide collection
Extent
114.3mb
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern slides
Spatial Coverage
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: 53.105310193718 Longitude: -9.6954345703125
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Currach, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed December 23, 2024, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/25225.
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