Irish Thatch

de Emma Byrne

A celebration of Irish thatch, from pubs and shops to homes. The thatched cottage is one of the most iconis symbols of Ireland. But where are these charming homes, and why are they declining in number? Irish Thatch is a look at this much loved object of Irish rural life. It looks at the story of thatched homes and what it's like to live and work under their roofs. The books details the pro-cesses involved in thatching, from the raw materials to the finished roof, and looks at the thatched heritage throughout the country. Illustrated throughout with photographs which capture the charm of this unique part of our heritage.