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 13_031

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    we only use one nowadays. The implements the smith uses when working are "A sledge hammer pincers etc
    The place where the smith holds the iron upon when working is called the anvil and he uses the vice when he requires it to hold the irons firmly.
    Most smiths shoe horses and asses. There is forge work also done in the open air such as shoeing wheels, turning bands, etc.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Con Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry