Blacksmiths who took part in the Rising of 1798 The Blacksmiths of 1798 site mentions a few who took part in the Rising. The article ends by saying "There are many more interesting stories about the Blacksmiths of 1798 ... " If anyone knows of any other Irish blacksmiths or comes across articles about them please post details as there are a few members searching for information about ancestors who were in this trade.
The ones mentioned are ...
Michael Connors, the Watchhouse, Clonegal, Co. Carlow
Henry Hammond who worked in his forges at Aclare and Coppenagh, Co. Carlow
Paid O’Donohoe, Co. Meath
Suzie Toole, the daughter of a blacksmith in Co. Wicklow
1852 Directory of Belfast and Province of UlsterBlacksmiths in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Andrew Bowlan, Brooke Street
George Burley, Brooke Street
Joseph Bushby, Tonystick
George Feely, Brooke Street
Blacksmiths, Ironmongers and Metalworkers in Kilkenny city and county.
Co. Monaghan The Leonards of Clontibret have been in the trade for over a hundred years.
Guild Members of the Ulster Historical Foundation can search returns from the Clerk of Peace for every County in Ireland (incomplete) lists the name and place of abode of every Blacksmith in Ireland who has been licensed between 1833 and 1843. The majority of the smiths recorded are from counties Cavan, Donegal, Mayo, Meath and Tipperary.
Blacksmiths registered in Belfast 1833-43
