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School: Rathdowney (B.) (roll number 15595)

Location:
Rathdowney, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Peter Hegarty
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0827, Page 392

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    There is one forge in Donaghmore. It is situated on the of the village on the Glebe road. It is owned by smiths named Brophys and their father before them also owned it. The forge is entered by a door large enough to admit a horse and farm implements. The bellows is in the middle of the floor and it is erected on a stand about three feet high, It is worked by a pole which you pull up and down. The forge is a very useful place as we get the wheels of our carts bound there. This is done in the open air and the
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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
    John Kirwan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Donaghmore, Co. Laois