Hands: Currach building RTÉ documentary series exploring the craft traditions of Ireland. Filmed in 1978. All of the wonderful Hands series is available to purchase on DVD at www.hands.ie | The Days of the MV Naomh Éanna, Ireland

The building of Currach Na Sceiri (Skerries Currach) The Currach is a type of traditional Irish boat with a wooden frame, over which animal skins, canvas or in this case, ballistic nylon can be stretched over. This short film documents the history, planning, construction and launch of Currach Na Sceiri (Skerries Currach). Typically found on the west coast of Ireland, and sadly declining in numbers, Shane Holland decided to keep the tradition alive and designed a unique, hybrid version encompassi