Black and white photograph of a cottage on rocky flagstones, Aran Islands, looks as if it is abandoned.

Black and white photograph of a cottage on rocky flagstones, Aran Islands, looks as if it is abandoned, copy of previous photograph.

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 f thatcher working on a roof, Aran Islands. Taken from above, sheaves of hay on the ground.

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 thatching on the Aran Islands, showing how he puts weights on the eves.

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.