Black and white photograph of a cottage thatcher working on a roof, just by the gable, Aran Islands.

Black and white photograph of a cottage St. Brigid's Cross. made from reeds, intricate design.

Black and white photograph of three men thatching a roof on the Aran Islands.

Black and white photograph of man starting to twist together a "stook" of straw.

Black and white photograph of next stage of man fixing together a "stook" of hay used for thatching.

Black and white photograph of examples of "stooks" of hay, used for thatching.

Black and white photograph of examples of "stooks" of hay, used for thatching.

Black and white photograph of two sheafs of straw held up for the camera.

Black and white photograph of two sheaf of straw being used for thatching being held up for the camera.

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