A celebration of Irish thatch.
The picturesque, white-washed thatched cottage is an iconic emblem of Ireland.
The tradition reaches back in history to the ancient crannóg and one-roomed labourers' cottages. Beautiful examples of this still-living craft can be found all over the island, from bustling urban centres and quiet country roads to the wild coasts of the west.
Since moving into a thatched cottage several years ago, Emma Byrne has become fascinated by thatched houses and the craft behind them. Armed with a camera, a notebook, and a Sat Nav, she took to the roads, travelling the length and breadth of this island to capture the variety and beauty of Ireland's thatch.
| ISBN: | 9781847176929 |
| Publication date: | 27th October 2015 |
| Author: | Emma Byrne |
| Publisher: | The O'Brien Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
European history Conservation of buildings and building materials Traditional trades, crafts and skills Building construction and materials |