Explorer, writer and film-maker Tim Severin has died aged 80.
The adventurer was renowned for his daring attempts to recreate the legendary voyages and journeys of colourful figures, such as Sinbad the Sailor, Robinson Crusoe and Genghis Khan.
In 1976-1977, Mr Severin successfully completed the epic Brendan Voyage, a 7,200km Atlantic crossing from Cuas an Bhodaigh (Brandon Creek) in Co Kerry to Newfoundland.
In doing so, Mr Severin and his crew proved that the legendary sixth century voyage of St Brendan, as depicted in the
Navigatio Sancti Brendani, was possible.
He undertook the ambitious voyage in a 36-foot hide-covered currach, which had been built by hand using traditional materials and methods.