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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 07_022

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  1. The Local Forges (continued)

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    implements that a black-smith uses in the forge are an anvil, a sledge, a hammer, and a rasp. The blacksmith shoes animals such as ponies, horses and asses. There are many parts of the work done in the open air such as shoeing wheels and other things. Long ago the smiths used to get presents at Christmas such as pig's heads. Some smiths are very good for doing all kinds of work. Corrections
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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
    Margaret O Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry