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School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 07_021

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  1. The Local Forges

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    There are about three or four forges in this parish. John Barry is one of the smiths living in our district. His people have been blacksmiths before him. This forge is situated on the side of the road in the Cork Line. The forge is built with stones. The roof is made up of timber and thatch. There is only one fireplace in the forge, and also one bellows. The chief
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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
    Margaret O Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry