• "The Canvas Currach" A new book/dvd set out from Cian De Buitlear about currachs. The DVD contains about 40 minutes of footage of the different stages of a three-hand currach similar to the aran style being built. The book then is a series of photos providing a reference for the DVD. Not a historical work, more of a builder's reference but the builder does also talk about the different uses he makes of his currach.Can be ordered at Easons More details to be seen in the Galway Hooker Association's website. ISBN: 0954902327

• The splendid "British Coracles and Irish Currachs" by James Hornell, 1936. No idea where you can get your hands on one. If anyone has one and is willing to sell it give smallcog "at" thisbetterworld.org a shout. ISBN: 0404164641

• There is another book in the making by Criostoir Mac Carthaigh which should be out in June 2006. Promises to give a step-by-step details of building a currach, not sure yet what kind.

-- ColmOGairbhith - 25 Nov 2005
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