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Currach Making Steps on how to make a boyne currach
Collecting the hazel rods from the river bank. The Currach is the best means of transport for this job.
The weirs have to be approached with caution. Once on land mark out the Currach shape on the ground using short pegs of willow.
Insert the uprights (8ft tall) into the ground. Start to weave the gunnel using Wailing’ ( Buinne Béal)
Continue around until you have completed the full circle, this is the gunnel. The second weave is called French randing, this holds the shape of the Currach. Bend over the uprights in pairs opposite each other.These are weighed down for about 10 days to give the currach a flat bottom.
Now it is time to flesh the hide – using a sharp knife - careful not to puncture it ! The skin then set in a solution of lime.
Now the hair can be removed from the hide. Use the back of the knife this time.
Drap the skin over the frame and tie it on using leather strips. Turn the boat over – happy paddling!
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