The Blacksmith played a very important role in Irish society well into the late 60's and early 70's. He made and repaired gates and railings, metal hangers for doors and sheds, repaired agricultural implements and machinery, made metal hoops (Tyres) for wooden cart wheels and fitted same. Most of the local blacksmiths work was as a farrier.
Great crimes included not having a light on your bicycle and after hours drinking.
The history of our electoral system.
Some strange laws that were, and maybe still are, on our statute books
National Folklore Collection (NFC). Stories written by locals between the years 1937 and 1939
