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The wonder of an Irish blacksmith

17 February 2024

9:00 AM

17 February 2024

9:00 AM

‘What’s wrong with your lot?’ asked the blacksmith as he was shoeing our horses. And we had to admit that we really didn’t know. 

Don’t be telling an Irish blacksmith that he might not be good enough for you and your rescue nags

We came to Ireland to get away from liberal lunacy but the other English people who come here seem to be intent on bringing it with them.

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