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School: Rathdrum (B)

Location:
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
S. Ó Muirgheasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0919, Page 026

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    There are four forges in this district. One in Clash, two in Rathdrum and one in Knockrath. The name of the smith in Clash is Jim Smith, the names of the smiths in Rathdrum are Mr Kelly and Stephen Mulvey, the name of the smith in Knockrath is Mr. Roche. the forge in Knockrath has a tiled roof and a horshoe door. It was in use many years ago whe Lord Meath's farm was worked.
    There is one fireplace in it but the anvil and bellows are missing. It was built in the year 1888. It must have been an interesting forge when horse labour was plentiful and
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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
    Liam Swords
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockrath, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mr Swords
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockrath, Co. Wicklow