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School: Baile Aodha (C.). Inis (roll number 13419)

Location:
Ballyea, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Dhuibhgeanáin
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    the hammer thrice, round his head, leaving the implement near the aching tooth and that then the pain would cease immediately.

    The bits of iron and dust of the forge are used for making manure called Basic Slag, and there is a cure for some disease in the water which cools the irons of the forge.
    The forge is usually a dusty untidy place but is a favourite spot for discussions. People with horses to shoe or articles to mend, go to the forge, where they meet neighbours and acquaintances with whom they discuss all the affairs of the district.
    Long ago pikes were made in forges, but not now.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killerk East, Co. Clare