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School: Derries (roll number 11388)

Location:
Derries, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Meadhbh Bean Uí Chiaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 056

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    There are two black-smiths in the Parish. One of them has a small forge, the other has a big one. The big forge is in Ballintra. The black-smith is called Dan Maeberty, he shoes donkeys and horses. The implements which he uses are anvil bellows hammer iron and nails. He also keeps a big fire to heat the iron. He makes ploughs shovels harrows he also mends these things when they are broken. The water that is in the forge, is used for cooling the iron. Gifts are given to 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
    Margaret Duncan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Legnanornoge, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr W Duncan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Legnanornoge, Co. Donegal