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School: Baile Uí Dhuibh, Kilmeaden (roll number 13636)

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Ballyduff West, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Caitlín Madders
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 314

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  1. The Local Forge

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    Long ago there were four or more forges in this parish. One was situated in the east at the Sweep about six miles from Waterford. In the west at Ross there was another which is still being worked.
    Another was situated at Kilmeaden about 8 miles from Waterford.
    One of the oldest of them all was situated in the south at Knockaderry.
    All kinds of farm implements, and horse shoes were made in this forge.
    During the day the blacksmith made horse-shoes, and put them on the horses. In the night-time his work was usually the making of farm implements.
    At night the boys and men gathered together in the forge to discuss the news and all other important matters.
    The owners of this forge were the Mackey's, and they had been blacksmiths for generations.
    This forge was doing a very good trade
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Whelan
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockaderry Upper, Co. Waterford