School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh

Location:
Crosshaven, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An tSr. Caitríona
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0391, Page 085

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0391, Page 085

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  1. The local forge of Crosshaven, Co. Cork, is situated about three miles distant from the village. It is at the cross roads and a stream runs nearby. The landlord of this forge was a local gentleman, who owned some hundreds of acres of land. This landlord gave the forge free to the smith on condition he shod his hunters and carriage horses.
    The old smiths of years gone by were Cronins and the present smith's name is Collins. The forge is of bungalow design. The door is of garage type in two sections and the roof is of corrigated iron.
    There is only one fireplace, badly designed, in the centre of the floor, as much more smoke comes out the window than goes up the chimney.
    The bellows are similar in make to the hand bellows except one is much larger, and held in position at the back of fireplace with two heavy posts; on the top of those is placed a cross post and a
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Sisk
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Occupation
    Pupil
    Address
    Crosshaven, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Best
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 75
    Address
    Crosshaven, Co. Cork