MAKING IRON FROM BOG IRON ORE
The bogs in the Midlands have plentiful supplies of Bog Iron Ore. Clongawny Bog has a few very substantial deposits which are of a very high grade.

SATURDAY 11TH MAY 7.00 PM IN CRANK HOUSE

Paul Rondelez, an international expert, will give a talk on how bog iron ore was the main source of iron over the centuries. He will demonstrate how smelting is done, that is how the bog ore is converted into iron by the use of small homemade furnaces.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Iron smelting will take place at this years That Beats Banagher Festival weekend 27th/28th July. Free training courses are available. Contact Paul at prondelez@yahoo.com 0851239550.

That Beats Banagher ‘FIRE’ Festival will take place this year on the 27th & 28th July.

There will be an opportunity to take part in a training programme over the weekend.

WHEN- 27th & 28th July 2024

WHERE – Banagher ‘FIRE’ Festival

LOCATION – Barrack Yard Banagher