As part of the implementation of the Clare Heritage Plan 2008, Clare County Council decided to conduct a traditional boats study in the County. The project proposed an "audit and inventory of traditional boats and curraghs in County Clare and the establishment of a priority list for their future conservation. The study examined local variations in traditional boat and curragh building, associated customs, usage and typology with the ultimate aim of generating increased awareness of our boat and curragh and general traditional boat heritage in County Clare". As per the Heritage Act Heritage boats will be defined as vessels over 25 years old.