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Starting June 2009 The West Clare Currach Club with the support of the Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) will run 8 workshops to build the West Clare Fishing canoe.
Venue : Parish Hall
Two boats will be built and will stay in Carrigaholt and Kilbaha for local club members.
For many years Derry Heddreman a local currach builder built many currachs. There are a few still around after over 20 years.
August in Kilkee, second week at the Boat House
Monday 10th at boat house.
Check out http://www.fishkilkee.ie and see boat building on their live cam link.
September in Seedsavers, Scariff
October - Ballyvaughan -Parish Hall
November - 16th Doonbeg -Parish Hall
Janruary - Kilrush - Hector Street
Workshops will be run over 6 days and involve up to 8 people. We would encourage others to come along and see what is going on.
James Madigan will be the tutor. James has been building fishing canoes in West Clare for many years and learnt the skill from his grandfather, Sino Blunnie in Kilrush.
If you are interested in coming on a course you can contact info@westclarecurrachs.com or James on 087 6523728
This is a unique opportunity to learn how to build the Clare fishing canoe (currach). It is a hands on opportunity to learn the subtle skills of currach building. You won't find this in any book.
We would like to thank CLDC for their support.
Starting June 2009 The West Clare Currach Club with the support of the Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) will run 8 workshops to build the West Clare Fishing canoe.
Venue : Parish Hall
Two boats will be built and will stay in Carrigaholt and Kilbaha for local club members.
For many years Derry Heddreman a local currach builder built many currachs. There are a few still around after over 20 years.
August in Kilkee, second week at the Boat House
Monday 10th at boat house.
Check out http://www.fishkilkee.ie and see boat building on their live cam link.
September in Seedsavers, Scariff
October - Ballyvaughan -Parish Hall
November - 16th Doonbeg -Parish Hall
Janruary - Kilrush - Hector Street
Workshops will be run over 6 days and involve up to 8 people. We would encourage others to come along and see what is going on.
James Madigan will be the tutor. James has been building fishing canoes in West Clare for many years and learnt the skill from his grandfather, Sino Blunnie in Kilrush.
If you are interested in coming on a course you can contact info@westclarecurrachs.com or James on 087 6523728
This is a unique opportunity to learn how to build the Clare fishing canoe (currach). It is a hands on opportunity to learn the subtle skills of currach building. You won't find this in any book.
We would like to thank CLDC for their support.
