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

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Kilbolane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369, Page 173

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    Beliefs re forge water & sparks: If the sparks fly in a person's direction he or she is supposed to get money. The fumes from the hoofs - supposed to cure asthma.
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  2. The Local Forge

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    Banding of wheels - a big, circular fire with, approx. the same diameter as the wheel-band is made outside. In this the bands are heated until they expand. They are then placed around the wheels & are cooled. Cold water is poured on them.
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