School: Sliabh an Mhadra (B.)
- Location:
- Slievawaddra, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Liam Mac Énrí
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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(continues on next page)- Collector
- Martin Dineen
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardoughter, Co. Kerry