School: Cill Bheoláin (B.), Áth an Mhuilinn, Ráth Luirc

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There are two forges in Milford. Mr. William Kelly & Mr. Patrick Fox are the smiths. Mr. Wm. Kelly's father & grandfather were smiths. Mr. Patk. Fox's father & grandfather were smiths also. The two forges are in Milford village (Ráth Luirc). Both are about 20 yds. from the river Deel. Kelly's forge: The roof is of timber & zinc. The door is not of any special shape. Fireplaces - two - raised over the ground Bellows - 2 - Made of - One is made of leather, & the other is made of iron (except the belt or band). Implements - Hammer, pincers, sledge, anvil, tongs, bellows, punch brace, poker, rasp knife. * Mr. Kelly bought the leather bellows in Cork. He made the iron one. Fox's forge: The roof is of slate. The door is not of any special shape. Fireplaces - 2 - raised above the floor, Bellows - 2 - Made of - One of iron, with a leather belt & the other is made of leather. Implements - see above. * He made the iron bellows & bought the leather one in Cork. Both smiths shoe horses & asses. They do not shoe cattle. They repair farm implements but do not make them. They band wheels in the open air, near the forges. Kelly is a very strong man. Fox is now old but his sons, (one of whom is a smith) are very energetic & active.
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Topics
1. activities
  economic activities
  trades and crafts (~4,680)
  smithing (~2,389)
Language

English
Collector
Michael Fitzgibbon
Gender

Male

Informant
Mr Patrick Fitzgibbon
Gender

Male
Address

Doony, Co. Cork