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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 11_035

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  1. The Local Forges (continued)

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    of stone and mortar roofed with timber and covered with scraws of thatch. Its door is like any ordinary door but it must be made high so that the horses can go in and out. The bellows is made of leather and is air tight. It is kept behind the fire. The handle is going through the wall. It is pressed up and down so as to force the air out into the fire. The smith uses a rasp a hammer a knife a pincers and nails.
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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
    Kathleen Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardydonagan, Co. Kerry