Item 20 - Fishing Boats and Curraghs

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UGA P/P133/5/3/20

Title

Fishing Boats and Curraghs

Date(s)

  • 1971-1979

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1 file

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File of letters between Etienne Rynne and A.T. Lucas, Director, National Museum of Ireland (and also letters from staff at the National Museum of Antiquities, Scotland, discussing the historical context of curraghs and specific objects found in Ireland and Scotland. Letter from Sean McGrail, National Maritime Museum, London discussing same and possibility of research visit to Galway. McGrail also sends article he wrote on "Sources and Techniques in Boat Archaeology" (1976). Press cuttings and other articles relating to curraghs and boats also present.

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      16/11/2018
      29/07/2025

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