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School: Knockanevin (roll number 4122)

Location:
Knockanevin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Seán Ó Crosáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0375, Page 470

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  1. The Local Forge

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    The Local Forge
    The local forge is situated at The Green of Corrogurm. It is the only forge in the district and is built convenient for the people. In this way a number of people come there to get their animals shod. The smith that works in the forge is Mr. Piggott.
    Mr. Piggott’s people were smiths before Mr. Piggott himself. Five years ago he came to work in that forge.
    The forge is situated near a cross-road and is also situated near a shop owned by Mr. Whelan. There is stream flowing near the forge and in this stream the people get the water for washing and for other purposes.
    The roof on the forge is of timber and is very comfortable. The door of it is a horseshoe shape and is painted with red and yellow, or some showy colour.
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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
    Christina Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Postman
    Address
    Knockanevin, Co. Cork