Bog Iron, smelting, and forge welding with your friendly neighbourhood blacksmith, Reece Foster

Me and Miles spun down to Mountshannon, County Clare, to meet with traditional blacksmith, Reece Foster, who works out of a 270 year old forge.

He showed us how blacksmiths work in a forge, and told us all about the trade and it's connection to the locality.

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Well, my name is Brinsley McNamara and welcome to the Weird Ireland Podcast.

Regular episodes about weird and fascinating, stories, places, and subcultures from across Ireland. With cohost Shameen O'Burke and producer Miles, or a host of knowledgeable guests.

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