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School: Brosna (C.) (roll number 13019)

Location:
Brosna, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhúnaighe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0449, Page 505

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    "hardy". There are two kinds of "hardys" a straight one and a semi-circular one. When the shoe is made it is applied hot to the hoof and this makes an impression. The hoof is then pared with a drawing knife. The shoe is driven and the tops of nails are twisted off. The nails are now clenched and rasped.
    On every forge there is a horse-shoe nailed to the door. The roofs may be thatched or boarded.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Leahy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Aeneas Leahy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Brosna, Co. Kerry