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School: Clonmore, Piltown (roll number 13420)

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Clonmore, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0840, Page 031

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    Local Forges
    There is a forge in the village of Piltown. It is near the main road. The roof is slated and there is a small window in it. The blacksmith's name is Patrick Roche. He learned his trade from Artur Ruck. There was an old forge near the Pill ? in Piltown. The blacksmith's name that lived there was Johnny Collins. There is a rhyme about him. Johnny Collins was tall and straight and in his limbs he was complete. He could lift a weight from Ballygoire to glory. William Kennington works in the forge. The forge is situated near a little stream. Forge water is a good cure for chilblains.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English