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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 16_013

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in the parish of Duagh. One forge is situated in the village and the other is situated in the country.
    Some of the forges are thatched and some of them are covered with iron. There is one fireplace in the forge.
    The smith shoes horses and sometimes asses. The smith makes gates, he also repairs ploughs and harrows. He uses a hammer a pinchers and a bellows. There is a
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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
    Josephine Quille
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derrindaff, Co. Kerry