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School: Rathanna, Borris

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Rathanna, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
D. Eustace
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 244

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There is one forge in this district which is sufficient to answer the wants of the farmers there. The forge is owned by Mr Reddy who lived in Co Wexford and whose people have been (have been smiths for generations. The forge is situated in Rathanna beside the road and is in the centre of the farming district.
    The roof is slated and the door which is two (haft) half doors is arched. The fire-place is on a raised platform and the fire is kept burning bright by the means of a bellows. The implements used by the smith are the sledge, the hammer, the tongs, a small shovel and an annvil.
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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
    Michael Brennan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killedmond, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr Eugene Brennan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Killedmond, Co. Carlow