School: Rathcoyle, Kiltegan
- Location:
- Rathcoyle Lower, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0920, Page 119
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- (continued from previous page)In olden days forges were the centre for story-telling and meetings.
- There are several forges in this parish. In olden times there were numbers of old forges in this parish. Some of them were situated beside the road or by a stream. At that time the smith generally worked in the open.
In olden times there was an old forge in Kilcarney. It was situated beside the road.
At that time the smith used to make ploughs, harrows and other farm implements.
In Hacketstown there is a forge. It is in use still. The roof is made of zinc. There are two fireplaces in it. The smith who works in this forge is Mr. Mac Donald. His people have been smith for many years.
There is another forge in Knockananna. It is situated beside a road. There is only one fireplace in this forge. Its roof is made of zinc. It has a large(continues on next page) - Informant
- Sarah Heffernan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Carrignamweel, Co. Wicklow
