Conference to discuss traditional currach role

THE role of the traditional currach along the Irish coastline will be discussed at a conference in Ennis next week.

“Boats, Place, People” will feature presentations from maritime experts, including writer and broadcaster Críostóir Mac Cárthaigh, TG4 presenter Pádraig Ó Duinnín and Richard Collins of the West Clare Currach Club.

The conference will take place on December 6. It is organised by the Clare Heritage Section of Clare County Council, in association with the Heritage Council. It will commence with a presentation on the findings of the country’s inaugural Traditional Boats and Currachs study.