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School: Sliabh an Mhadra (B.)

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Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Liam Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0416, Page 049

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    There are four forges in this parish of Rattoo. The smiths people have followed the trade for many years. Some of the forges are situated near a cross road. Others are situated on the road side. They are all situated near a stream.
    The forge is covered with felt. Some of the are in the shape of a horse shoe.
    The smith has a bellows, a sledge, a hammer, and many other things. The smith shoes horses and asses. He makes ploughs and harrows
    Ironing wheels is done in the open air. The smith can cure a drop in a horses hoof. The forge is the center of gossip
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Dineen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardoughter, Co. Kerry