Made in Munster: Meet Cork thatcher Liam Broderick

Purchasing a thatched cottage was a decision that would change Liam Broderick’s life. Kya deLongchamps meets the long-time thatcher

Until the 17th century, thatch was the predominate form of roof finish in Ireland. It still embodies a wealth of tradition, skill, and loveliness — sounding a deep, resonance in the Irish memory and imagination.