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School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown

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Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
C. Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 315

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in this parish, one in Kyle besdie the Creamery & the other at Bans cuab, at the cross-roads.
    Kyle forge, about a mile from the village, is owned by Mr Jim Lee & the other, about three miles at the Kilkenny side, is owned by Mr Micky Moore, but worked by Mr Paddy Pender.
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    Forge-water cures warts. If the smith is seven generations back, he can cure rickets.
    There is no particular shape on the door
    Some people send them gifts.
    The smith is a very strong man.
    The forges are the centre of story-telling.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Grath
    Gender
    Male