School: Clonmore, Piltown (roll number 13420)
- Location:
- Clonmore, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bríd Nic Aodhgáin
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Local ForgesThere is a forge in the village of Piltown. It is near the main road. The roof is slated and there is a small window in it. The blacksmith's name is Patrick Roche. He learned his trade from Artur Ruck. There was an old forge near the Pill ? in Piltown. The blacksmith's name that lived there was Johnny Collins. There is a rhyme about him. Johnny Collins was tall and straight and in his limbs he was complete. He could lift a weight from Ballygoire to glory. William Kennington works in the forge. The forge is situated near a little stream. Forge water is a good cure for chilblains.(continues on next page)