School: Stonehall, Cora Caitlín
- Location:
- Stonehall, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Páidraig Mac Cormaic
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0599, Page 432
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- Gregan's Forge: - See page 80.
Mr. Tom Fitzgerald, a highly skilled tradesman owns the only forge in our district. A good example of his work may be seen in the Wells Church. His father worked here before him. Ned Fitzgerald was his name and he was a famous smith. Before him the forge was worked by a Mr. Moloney, god-father of Mr Ned Fitz.
Forge water cures warts. Dip the wart into the water unknown to anyone!
The old-time smith pulled teeth. He tied a wax-end or cord around the tooth and then tied the cord to the anvil. He then reddened a piece of iron, placed it red on the anvil and began to hammer it. The sparks flew; the patient jerked away his head and out came the tooth.
- Saint Canara - See page 17.
- A fair was held in the old time round the rock of Carrigerry. People used leather(continues on next page)
