Irish-led ‘currachs of the Caribbean’ project aiding Haitians

An Irish-led ‘currachs of the Caribbean’ project could help revitalise Haiti’s earthquake-decimated fishing industry.

Two currachs, which were flatpacked and shipped from Cork to Tabarre in southern Haiti and rebuilt by locals under the guidance of an Irish boat building expert, have been launched on the Caribbean this week.

And the locals have taken to them like ducks to water, painting them red and blue, the colours of the Haitian flag.