02610cam a22003493u 4500 56963 UtSlPG 20260610134319.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR O'Higgins, Brian, 1882-1963 Fun o' the Forge: Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-04-11 The blacksmith's charm -- How Jimmy settled the Sojer -- The confiscated bacon -- "Bow-wow" -- How Johnnie got his degree -- The best of a bargain -- When Denis turned to the tay -- A glorious victory -- On elections -- Ned's trip to Dublin -- The lawyer for the defence -- The first plum pudding. Produced by Demian Katz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University (http://digital.library.villanova.edu/)) "Fun o' the Forge: Stories" by Brian O'Higgins is a collection of humorous tales likely written during the early 20th century. The stories showcase the charm and wit of Irish life, focusing on the character of Ned M'Grane, a jovial blacksmith from Balnagore, who is not just skilled at his trade but also adept at storytelling. These narratives are deeply rooted in Irish culture and humor, portraying the everyday lives and struggles of rural Irish folk. The opening of this collection introduces readers to Ned M'Grane and the setting of his smithy, a gathering place where locals come to hear his entertaining stories and share their own. One of the first tales revolves around Ned's plans to help his friend Seumas Shanley win the heart of Nannie Boylan against her father's wishes, demonstrating Ned's cleverness and resourcefulness. The narrative unfolds around themes of love, community, and light-hearted mischief, as Ned concocts a plan involving a charming subterfuge to aid his friend, setting the tone for the delightful humor and warmth that permeates the stories throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Humorous stories Storytellers -- Fiction Blacksmiths -- Fiction English fiction -- Irish authors https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56963 97794 97794