Item 20 - Fishing Boats and Curraghs

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UGA P133/5/3/20

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Fishing Boats and Curraghs

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  • 1971-1979

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File of letters between Etienne Rynne and A.T. Lucas, Director, National Museum of Ireland (and also letters from staff at the National Museum of Antiquities, Scotland, discussing the historical context of curraghs and specific objects found in Ireland and Scotland. Letter from Sean McGrail, National Maritime Museum, London discussing same and possibility of research visit to Galway. McGrail also sends article he wrote on "Sources and Techniques in Boat Archaeology" (1976). Press cuttings and other articles relating to curraghs and boats also present.

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      Dates of creation revision deletion

      16/11/2018
      29/07/2025

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