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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 17_012

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    are many parts of the work done in the open air such as shoeing wheels and repairing machinery. The blacksmiths are also supposed to be very strong. Long ago the smiths used to get presents at Christmas such as pig's heads. Some blacksmiths are supposed to be very good for story-telling.
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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
    Eillie O Keeffe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry