School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 2278)
- Location:
- Millstreet, Co. Cork
- Teacher: An tSr. Caoimhín
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- There are five forges in Millstreet the names of the smiths are1. James Sullivan The Bridge, Millstreet2 John and Bill Radley Minor Row Millstreet3 Denis Hickey The Bridge Millstreet4 Denis Riordan West End Millstreet These forges are situated in the town of Millstreet in back lanes. Some of the roofs are made of pitch and others galvanize. Sometimes two fires are kept lighting in the forges. The smith shoes horses, asses and he also makes many farm implements such as ploughs, harrow, sledges, tongs, pokers, griddles. The smiths are regarded as very strong men. There is supposed to be a cure in the water in which the smith cools his irons. This is the origin of the belief:-
Many years ago when the Holy Family were going on a journey(continues on next page)- Collector
- Moyra Riordan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Millstreet, Co. Cork