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School: Moynalvey (roll number 7567)

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Moynalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Bridget M. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 277

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    There is one forge in this district. Larry Reilly is the blacksmith. Larry Reilly's grandfather was a blacksmith too. The forge is situated on the side of the road, about half a mile from a crossroads. It has a slated roof, and an iron door. The bellows are fixed to the fireplace with a handle and chain attached to them. He pulls the handle and makes the fire roar.
    In the centre of the floor opposite the fireplace, there is a heavy iron block, with a pointed noose called the anvil, and is necessary to the blacksmith, as it is upon this he hammers the reddened iron with his ponderous sledge, drills holes through the
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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
    Maggie Comey
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Comey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derrypatrick, Co. Meath