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School: Scairt (C.), Cill Dairbhe (roll number 4127)

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Scart, Co. Cork
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Mrs R. Eager
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0375, Page 331

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    There are three forges in the parish of Kildorrery one in Farahy and two in Kildorrery. The names of the smiths are Walsh, Cross, and O'Dea. These three learned their trade from their fathers as in turn they had to learn it from some one else.
    The forge in Farahy is near a brook.
    The roof is of felt and tarred. The door is ordinary but tarred.
    In the forge there are two fireplaces, but only one is used always. The smith uses several tools at his work - a hammer, a sledge, and some chisels. The smith shoes horses and asses. He can make any kind of farm implements such as harrows ploughs thistle-cutters.
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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
    Seán Ó hAinín
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Mrs Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    71