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School: Ughtyneill (roll number 12897)

Location:
Ughtyneill, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad, Bean Uí Chinnéide
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  1. Pulling Teeth in the Forge

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    The people that wanted to get teeth pulled used to go to the forge to get them pulled. The blacksmith used to get a piece of strong cord and tie it on to the persons tooth.
    Then he used to tie the cord to the anvil. He got a piece of iron that he reddened in the fire. The blacksmith then put the iron over to the mans mouth. The man pulled away and the tooth was pulled. The man gave the blacksmith some money and he went home.
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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
    Micael O Caiside
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Screeboge, Co. Meath