Irish Cottage Prints
Each set comprises 6 watercolour Irish cottage prints which are shown below.
Prints measure 21cm x 29.5cm (i.e. A4) and are printed on heavyweight card trimmed and ready for framing.
The prints are presented in an attractive black and white A4 presentation folder which includes a sheet outlining the history of each cottage.
To purchase your set of Irish cottage prints, please use our order page.
MICK McQUAID’S CABIN, CONNEMARA
Mick McQuaid was a notorious poitín distiller of the last century. This cabin is typical of the poitín makers’ home. The cabin has no windows – this may be because it was originally built when there was a tax levied according to the number of windows in a house.
THE FISHERMAN’S COTTAGE
Because these cottages were located in mostly exposed coastal environments, they had gabled roofs of sturdy construction to protect against gales. These were common on the north and west coasts.
THE BYRE HOUSE
Sometimes referred to as “The Donegal House”, this is a dwelling in which livestock were kept under the same roof as their owners. This was so that the cattle could share the warmth of the fire. This particular example is a development of the original style, and it has an additional room above the byre area at the low end of the house, where the cattle were kept.
THE SLATE HOUSE
This house is constructed of slate and stones, with a roof of flagstone and slate. This was usually a form of construction employed in areas where there was little surplus of natural hay or other grasses and reeds used for thatching. This example is in County Clare.
THE FARMER’S COTTAGE
The hipped roof is found mostly in central and eastern regions. This particular roof design is more waterproof than the gable design but is less robust against the wind; consequently it is seldom found in the west or north. In some areas, this roof construction is not used at all. This example is in Tipperary.
THE EGG HOUSE
This house was constructed without any corners. Superstition said that demons hid in the corners of houses and so by having no corners the house had no place for demons to hide. This example is in County Down.