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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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Moanroe Commons, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 365

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    ago were made by themselves. The smith in Newmarket shoes plenty horses. Some of the smiths can make farm implements such as springs for a harrow or teeth for a hay-rake. The forge-water it is said to be a cure for chilblains.
    The smiths had a special power for banishing rats and mice. The people used to send the smiths gifts at Christmas. Smiths were always looked upon to be very strong.
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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
    Eddie Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilkeasy, Co. Kilkenny