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School: Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar (roll number 17000)

Location:
Ranalough, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Aodhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0446, Page 128

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    There are two forge's in this district. Timothy J Fleming of the village of Currow and Timothy Kerrisk of Ranalough. These two men are the first of their families to become smiths.
    Timothy Kerrisk's forge is built in the side of the road. The roof is covered with timber and felt. There is one fireplace in each forge and also a bellows to blow the fire. They used a hammer a sledge, an anvil and a thongs. The smith shoes horses and asses. He repairs all kinds of farm - implements such as, ploughs, harrows shovels axes and spades. he shoes wheels in the open air.
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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
    Joan Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lyre, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mr Bat Daly
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Lyre, Co. Kerry