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School: Kildavin, Ferns

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Kildavin, Co. Carlow
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 279

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 279

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    fountain. It has been carried on most successfully by the Donnelly family for generations. The forge is situated at the back of the dwelling house. It is like any ordinary outhouse but the slates are nailed on with copper nails as they would wear a lot longer than the ordinary ones which would eat away with the rust in a very short time from the effects of the big fire. The part of the floor where the horses stand to get shod is planked and the part near the fire is cement. The fire place is built up about the height of a table and bellows is at the back of the fire. The anvil is placed opposite the fireplace and is said to be the best anvil to be found for miles around this county.
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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
    Aidan Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Kehoe
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Occupation
    Farmer's wife
    Address
    Drumderry, Co. Wexford