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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 072

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    of ploughs. He repairs ploughs, scufflers and harrows. He also shoes wheels.
    This is done in the open air. A large fire is made and the bands are reddened in it.
    It is said that the streams near the forge never go dry or never get flooded. If it is a river that is near it, it is said that any salmon won't live in that part of the river. It is also supposed that spring water is often found near the forge.
    Formerly a smith lived in Ballydaly.
    He had special priveleges. He could lift a newly made horse wheel
    In olden times forges were centres of story telling.
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    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
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork