The mysteries of Lough Corrib’s ancient log boats will be discussed by archaeologist Karl Brady at a talk in the Galway City Museum tomorrow (Wednesday, June 25).
The talk, which is the fifth in a series hosted by the museum with environmental group Corrib Beo, will explore "the rich diversity of the region", which comprises a multitude of habitats.
Karl Brady is senior manager of the State’s Marine Licensing and Planning Unit and the Wreck Inventory of Ireland Unit.
The underwater archaeologist has directed many surveys and excavations of multi-period underwater sites, including the ongoing extensive work in Lough Corrib on multi-period logboats and associated artefacts.
He has been involved in the identification and investigation of over 30 logboats, ranging in age from approximately 3,500 BC to the 16th century AD.
The logboats were originally discovered by Captain Trevor Northage during his survey from 2009 to 2014 for his charts, GPS and book.
An underwater photo of a Lees Island logboat
Brady has published and co-edited three books: The Shipwreck Inventory of Ireland: Louth, Meath, Dublin & Wicklow (2008) and Warships, U-boats & Liners: A Guide to Shipwrecks Mapped in Irish Waters (co-authored with C. McKeon, J. Lyttleton & I. Lawler; 2012) & the RMS Lusitania: the Story of a Wreck (with F. Moore, C. Kelleher, C. McKeon & I. Lawler; 2019).
His talk, entitled ” Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Mysteries of Lough Corrib’s Ancient Logboats”, takes place in the Galway City Museum at 1pm on Wednesday, June 25th.
Entry is free, but booking on Eventbrite is recommended at this link
