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School: Both Íseal (roll number 16744)

Location:
Boheeshil, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ua Conchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0470, Page 079

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    The smith also used to band wheels. This was part of his work which he did in the open air. The forge was built near a stream so as to do this properly. There was an old road near the forge where a flag lay, which was round like a wheel. When he wanted to do band a wheel he left it rest on that flag.
    The smith used to fix tongses also if they needed it. He would also fix a plough.
    No story was heard about any smith who ever did any brave work. My parents never heard any old saying about the smith. The forge was a great place for hearing all the news of the parish.
    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
    Informant
    John Coffey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    Cloon East, Co. Kerry