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School: Cill Bhonáin, Droichead na Bandan (roll number 1271)

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Kilbonane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Briain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0346, Page 066

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  1. Old Forges

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    There are four forges in the parish. The forges are:- Aherla, Farran, Crookstown, and Currihaly.
    The smiths of Aherla forge are Michael Murphy and son. Mr. Murphy is better known as "Firelock".
    Mr. Murphy's grandfather was a smith. He repaired a gun called "Firelock" for the Fenians.
    Aherla forge is about fifty yards south of Aherla village. It is on the road-side near a stream.
    Aherla forge is built of stone and mortar. It has a timber roof. It has no special kind of door. There is one fireplace within.The fire place is a small room raised about four feet off the ground. There is a big room under the fire place. Slack coal is kept in it.
    The bellows is made of
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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
    James Creed
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aherla More, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Cornelius O Leary
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aherla More, Co. Cork