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iron smelters

Blacksmiths And Traditional Iron Smelters Pictured During The Inaugural Caherconnell International Furnace Festival In 2022. No Repro Fee More Than 50 Blacksmiths And Traditional Iron Smelters From Across Ireland, The Uk, Europe And The Usa Will Participate In A Showcase Of Medieval Iron Smelting And Forging In The Heart Of The Burren In County Clare On The Weekend Of August 26Th And 27Th. The Second Annual Caherconnell International Furnace Festival Will See The 1,000-Year-Old Caherconnell Stone Fort, Once Home To Gaelic Chieftains, Being Transformed Into An Open-Air Museum As Iron Is Smelted On Site Before Being Forged Into Replicas Of Arrowheads, Knives And Belt Buckles Excavated At The Medieval Site. Experts Will Provide A Running Commentary Throughout The Event, While This Year’S Family Fun Weekend Also Is Offering An Opportunity For The Public To Actively Learn More About And Participate In The Smelting Process.

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Burren festival brings together over 50 blacksmiths from around the world

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