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School: Díseart, Droichead Átha (roll number 1434)

Location:
Dysart, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Ailpín
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    and the water that the smith cools the iron in is used for curing warts.
    The people used to send them gifts. They have no special power
    There is no stories or traditions connected with the forge. They are centre for storytelling, and playing cards. The forge has not figured in any historical way or national event.
    My Grand Aunt told me that she remembered a forge belonging to her Grangfather, and that it was thatched. They tanned the leather themselves. It was built in the yard at home.
    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
    Maisie O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mountaintown, Co. Louth
    Informant
    Mrs Cruickshank
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75