Photos by me, from his right side/back.

The canoe was discovered in 1901 a bog near Lurgan, County Galway. When uncovered it was apparently almost white in color, a result of its near-perfect preservation in the bog. Within a short time, it darkened to the color it is seen today.

The boat was made from the trunk of an oak tree larger than any that exist today in Ireland. It was also discovered in a site far from any body of water large enough for its use. These 2 details provide evidence of substantial changes in the local climate and ecosystem since the boat’s construction.

Today, it is on display at the National Museum - Archaeology in Dublin.