Author: Angela Murphy

The binding of cartwheels was another task undertaken by the blacksmith, which required great skill and accuracy. This duty was usually performed once a month at the Killowen forge.

Killowen forge was located in the townland of Killowen approximately 1½ miles north-west of Blarney village, the forge was originally owned by Hannah Murphy’s family. Edmund Murphy who was better known as “Ned The Smith” came to work in the forge in 1882.

Killowen forge was located about 60 metres above the water-tower on the left-hand side of the road, in the townland of Killowen, approximately 1½ miles north-west of Blarney village.