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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Sráid an Mhuilinn (roll number 2278)

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Millstreet, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An tSr. Caoimhín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 229

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    There are five forges in Millstreet the names of the smiths are
    1. James Sullivan The Bridge, Millstreet
    2 John and Bill Radley Minor Row Millstreet
    3 Denis Hickey The Bridge Millstreet
    4 Denis Riordan West End Millstreet
    These forges are situated in the town of Millstreet in back lanes.
    Some of the roofs are made of pitch and others galvanize. Sometimes two fires are kept lighting in the forges.
    The smith shoes horses, asses and he also makes many farm (f) implements such as ploughs, harrow, sledges, tongs, pokers, griddles.
    The smiths are regarded as very strong men. There is supposed to be a cure in the water in which the smith cools his iron. This is the origin of the belief:-
    Many years ago when the Holy Family were going on a journey
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    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
    Moyra Riordan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Millstreet, Co. Cork