School: Creenkill, Johnstown (roll number 2137)
- Location:
- Creenkill More, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Nóra Ní Chathail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0868, Page 157
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- (continued from previous page)the powder would have been dry. The gun would not have missed fire. I should now have been lying dead in the forest and any money would be in the hands of the robber. After this I shall be thankful for whatever weather and whatever fortune God may send. He knows best. Truly the rain has been a blessing in disguise."
- There are three forges in my parish. Two of these are occupied by Careys, and the other by a Walshe man. Their people have been carrying on this work for generations.
The forges are all situated in positions for trade, at cross-roads and in the parish town. I happen to live near one of these at Beggar, owned by Edward Carey. The roof is high and slated. There is one fireplace within, which is built high on a round, stone foundation.
The bellows are large fans used for keeping the fire aglow. They are worked by means of a long stick handle. These bellows open into a large hole at the back of the fire, and when(continues on next page) - Collector
- Michael Moore
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Rathlogan, Co. Kilkenny
