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 19_026

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 19_026

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  1. The nearest forge to this district is John Barry's forge. There are three forges in the parish of Duagh. All forges are built with stone, the roof is usually of the black colour from the smoke. A horse shoe is nailed on every door. The smith shoes many horses every day. There is one fire in every forge. The smiths used to make pikes, spades, shovels and axes
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Clifford
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Trienearagh, Co. Kerry