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School: Clonmore, Teampoll Mór (roll number 12541)

Location:
Clonmore, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Siobhán, Bean Uí Allmhain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0547, Page 002

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    He makes the band, puts it into a big fire and makes it red, then takes it out of the fire, puts it on the wheel and puts it in a hole and throws water on it until it is cool. It is ready to put on the car. The smith is always looked on as a strong, honest man. The forge is always a good place for young men to assemble and tell funny stories; or play cards or talk about politics
    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
    Collector
    Sheila Leahy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromard Beg, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Michael Bergin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromard Beg, Co. Tipperary