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School: Faithlegg (B.), Portláirge (roll number 11614)

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Faithlegg, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Peter Lyons
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  1. The Local Forge

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    Written by:
    William Condon (Pupil)
    Cheekpoint
    Co. Waterford
    The Local Forge. 4th July 1935
    In this Parish there is a forge. The smith's name is Redmond. It has been known as Redmond's forge for many years past. The forge is situated on the side of a steep hill about five miles from Waterford City.
    The roof is made of tiles and slates. Over the door you can see many horse shoes nailed in-to the wall. Inside there are two fire places, two bellows and other implements used when shoeing horses and cart wheels.
    To shoe a horse the smith must redden the iron in the fire. It is easier to bend the iron when red than when cold. Then he must pare the horse's hoofs with a sharp knife made for that purpose. When the hoofs are pared be lays the shoe [one]
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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
    William Condon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford