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School: Baile an Oileáin (B.) (roll number 2808)

Location:
Ballinillane, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Eoghan Ua Muircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0460, Page 559

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    Nails for horse shoes only. Up to fifty years ago nails were made by a blacksmith from rod iron, the cross section of which was three quarters of an inch square. This was reddened and hammered to draw it out to the desired length and thickness. One end of the piece was hammered to point it. When red the other end was struck lightly with the hammer to form the head.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Downey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Caherdean, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    John Downey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    44
    Address
    Caherdean, Co. Kerry