Black and white photograph of gable end of a thatched cottage, Aran Islands.

Black and white photograph of a cottage f thatcher working on a roof, Aran Islands. Taken from above, sheaves of hay on the ground.

Black and white photograph of man thatching on the Aran Islands, showing how he puts weights on the eves.

Black and white photograph of three examples of "stooks" of straw being used for thatching.

Black and white photograph of sugan chair being done, showing the straw knotting on the seat of the chair.

Black and white photograph of woman from the Aran Islands dressed in a traditional island shawl, taken from the side.

Black and white photograph of gable end of an outhouse attached to a thatched cottage, with crosses painted on some of the stones, close up of the crosses.

Black and white photograph of grounded gable end on a thatched cottage, owner standing at the gate, bicycle leaning against the house.

Black and white photograph of stone-built outhouse, with a stone vaulted roof, young Aran Islands boy standing outside it.

Black and white photograph of stone-built thatched cottage.