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School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)

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Rathduane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 071

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are five forges in the town of Millstreet.
    There are six smiths there. There are a number of forges in Rathmore district. One of them is situated beside a river. The part of this river near the forge is known as Uisge na Ceárdcáin.
    This forge is owned b Mr OLeary. There are three smiths working in this forge. There is also another forge situated a short distance from Shinnagh cross near Rathmore. The roof of the forge is made of felt. It contains two fireplaces. The implements used by the smith are a hammer, sledge, chisel, rasp, a knife, a pincers and an anvil. Mr OLeary Inches makes gates, chains, cranes and often socks
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork