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School: Gaduidhe Dubh (C.)

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Gaddyduff, Co. Donegal
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    beside the water when shoeing wheels.
    Beside this large piece of iron he puts on a large fire. He always has it near the water because he cools it with water. He gets a large piece of iron, heats it in the fire until it is able to bend. Then he puts it on this large piece of iron and makes it into the shape of the wheel.
    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
    Anna O' Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Roosky, Co. Donegal