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School: Tobar na Brón, Piltown (roll number 1468)

Location:
Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bríd Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0842, Page 079

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0842, Page 079

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  3. XML “My Home District”
  4. XML “The Local Forge”

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  1. My Home District (continued)

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  2. The Local Forge

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    The Local Forge
    There is only one forge in this district (The Avenue)
    The owners name is Rafe Kennington and his people has been smiths for many years.
    The forge is situated near cross roads and near a stream.
    The roof of it is slated and the door is the shape of a horse shoe.
    The implements the smith use in his work is the hammer the sledge the anvil the punches and the chisels.
    The smith shoes horses asses and make parts for farm implements.
    The smiths were always
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