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Happy Tuesday to YOU, too, Conor!

Thatched Roof in Ireland

Thatching is a process of covering a roof
with dried vegetation such as heather and straw.
It is perhaps the oldest form of roofing material.

Thatching in Ireland has gone on for over 9,000 years.
Originally it was used by those with less financial means.
Thatching today is quite expensive due to its labor intensity
and that the skilled craftsmanship required is now dwindling.

All Things Irish Blog


2,968 posted on 04/27/2010 10:28:54 AM PDT by yorkie (Success comes in a "can". Failure comes in a "can't".)
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Thanks, Yorkie - beautiful thatched-roof cottage!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
2,974 posted on 04/27/2010 10:43:04 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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That was VERY interesting, Yorkie!! Thank you for sharing!


2,977 posted on 04/27/2010 10:50:05 AM PDT by tiapam
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