Florence O"Sullivan is one of the last of the traditional blacksmiths in Ireland. He still works in his forge in Boolteens, Castlemaine, Co.Kerry at the grand age of 85.
Yes, i am thankful every day that i had the privilegy to met some of the real masters and the oportunity to take part of this fantastic piece of history.
Old school blacksmiths must've been really strong. Just look at this guy as an example. He's pushing 90, and he's still able to smith old school style. Much respect.
In the old days every job in which you had to work with your hands a lot like Smiths fishermen farmer etc was like hitting the gym daily for multiple hours my grandfather used to remove coal with his bare hands from the engine (the coal had not been burning for a lot of hours he would remove it after some minutes for this reason it wasn't that hot) yeah you didn't want to get slapped by him it would be an instant knockout
@@steliostade9128 My grandfather, on my father's side, was a lumberjack. Real old schooler who used axes and handsaws to cut down trees. Then he lifted those logs onto the wagon that would take them to the mill. I never got to meet him. But he's been a real inspiration to me as I work as a stone layer. I carry rocks and haul dirt from dawn to dusk and I learn the true value of hard work, as well as staying in shape.
@@youtubecreators384 damn just realized how my generation (gen Z) isn't only soft mentally but our bodies are also soft af and I am one of those persons that have physical strength
@@steliostade9128 The older generation really was the best generation. Even my dad was freaky strong. He remained undefeated in arm-wrestling well into his 50s. He didn't face defeat until he was 58 years old. We go back further in time, kids used to go to school, for miles and miles. No school buses or anything. Just a long walk. Even if there was a blizzard, they had to go to school. And they wore those goofy looking wooden shoes! How tough can you get?
My grandfather was a Smith in the late 1800s, he taught my Dad who worked at it until it wasn't as viable work then was a welder for 30 years. I inherited my grandfather's anvil, my Dad lived to be 90. He was always giving me tips. I have been smithing since 1990.
As a blacksmith myself, I loved this story. It reminded me of the late Larry Maughan who worked at the Waldies shop in Milton. He smithed into his 90's until his dying day.... I visited him often for tips, and he was once telling me about a forge welding course he had just taken. He was 91at the time, and I thought....why not, you're never too old to learn... The craft is still alive, but not like the old boys had to do it back in the day, we have more modern tools, and machining, etc.... they worked it down perfect often from years of experience...
The world of today sorely needs Men of such Integrity and strength of character like this fine gentleman.. God bless you sir, may you live another 85 years..
I'm just beginning my Smith's journey. I'm 34 years old and dreamed about it since I was a boy. This man has inspired me to put the time and effort into making it look effortless. Thank you for sharing your craft. My hats off too you, may you have many more years of joy at the anvil.
I just started learning blacksmithing from my uncle. Our family has been working behind the forge in the Black County since the Industrial Revolution began. It fills me with pride to keep the tradition going.
I'm an apprentice to a Welsh master blacksmith but I'm from Ireland originally so it fills my heart to be one of those helping to continue the legacy of great men such as Mr O'Sullivan
Blacksmithing has gone up in popularity for the last few years, i'll become an apprentice myself in a few months, and the business is still thriving, even trough the corona crisis
O ferreiro assim como o produto de sua forja, é moldado pelo trabalho, pela vontade, dedicação, esforço, pelo compromisso, por ser capaz e ter coragem. Seu orgulho está no trabalho entregue, na peça forjada a malho, bigorna e fogo, no suor que escorre na testa, na fuligem da forja, no calor da tenda. É como liga de metais, é duro, resiste, mas na resiliência está seu caráter, é preciso seguir, tem que ser firme, é necessário, se renova todo dia, acende a chama da forja mais uma vez, até quando for preciso, sempre! (Uma simples homenagem ao "velho ferreiro")
God Bless you , Sir You are the True definition of 'BLACKSMITH ' You have been Blessed with the natural Talent Of this Skill ! Take Care and Keep Hammering !
Good thing my country still has a lot of traditional blacksmiths, we can still appreciate their works while they're still around. One of my favorite blades was made by a blacksmith in who's now in his 70s, unfortunately he doesn't have an apprentice. On the other hand, there's an entire clan of blacksmiths at the same town, many of them are still young around 30s and 20s while the oldest one is in the 50s.
As much as how "useless" this craft may seem to the modern the society with all its machinery, we have to remember that the infrastructure powering those techs won't last forever. Disasters can strike at any time and set us back to zero. Local artisans like him play vital roles in preserving skills that will ensure our long-term survival as a species.
One day it will bite our asses tremendously that we have watched the tradition of real craft be torn down !!! It's not just the purely craftsmanship ...! Where can you still find men / women with such an inner attitude today !! ?? (Tired? ..... never !!)
A worker and tradesman from times past. He will continue until god says you have done enough its time to join me for eternal rest! God bless him, todays life is so easy and his kind are almost gone!
Tip my hat to this old gent ...his craft has kept him going , decidedly in better shape than his his peer who worked less physical jobs.. with sincere respect...
As a blacksmith it's inspiring to know that it was these hard-working men and many others throughout history that built up this craft that we know and love today.
There was a very fascinating documentary on Netflix by PBS about recreating medieval armor. I highly recommend it! It's called "Secrets of the Shining Knight."
he won’t be the last. there are still those of us doing it, but i doubt that any of us will be doing the types of useful things this gentleman did. communities absolutely needed blacksmiths.
To imagine that in his youth, the motorway was probably dotted with horse and carriage along with that new confounded contraption, the horseless carriage!
This mans hands are holding red hot steel inches from his fingers, thats still 200 degrees plus. I would love to learn from him. Untold knowledge. Amazing
I wonder, does he have any apprentices? Even if he's not the last, he's an old one and most know alot about the old ways. We need this old knowledge. I'm 53 and I haven't done any blacksmithing in my life, but if I could I would go to Boolteens and ask for an apprenticeship with this craftsman.
My first forge was a car brake drum with a hand crank blower I found in a pawn shop, now I have a 1906 coal fired forge I bought from a farmer who was glad it was going to be used, and not turned into a planter
Sou do fascinado por esta arte! !!!quem dera eu ter a oportunidade de aprender com um mestre assim! !!!que Deus lhe conceda longevidade para continuar a fazer o que ama! !!!!
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We younger smiths are here trying to carry on the torch that was lit by great smiths like him
Oh yeah that’s right
It's too bad I couldn't have been an apprentice though.
Yes, i am thankful every day that i had the privilegy to met some of the real masters and the oportunity to take part of this fantastic piece of history.
Wouldnt forge instead of torch be more fitting
It’s a duty to keep this art alive. Every blacksmith from hobbyist to master doesn’t want this art to die
Old school blacksmiths must've been really strong. Just look at this guy as an example. He's pushing 90, and he's still able to smith old school style. Much respect.
In the old days every job in which you had to work with your hands a lot like Smiths fishermen farmer etc was like hitting the gym daily for multiple hours my grandfather used to remove coal with his bare hands from the engine (the coal had not been burning for a lot of hours he would remove it after some minutes for this reason it wasn't that hot) yeah you didn't want to get slapped by him it would be an instant knockout
@@steliostade9128 My grandfather, on my father's side, was a lumberjack. Real old schooler who used axes and handsaws to cut down trees. Then he lifted those logs onto the wagon that would take them to the mill. I never got to meet him. But he's been a real inspiration to me as I work as a stone layer. I carry rocks and haul dirt from dawn to dusk and I learn the true value of hard work, as well as staying in shape.
@@youtubecreators384 damn just realized how my generation (gen Z) isn't only soft mentally but our bodies are also soft af and I am one of those persons that have physical strength
@@steliostade9128 The older generation really was the best generation. Even my dad was freaky strong. He remained undefeated in arm-wrestling well into his 50s. He didn't face defeat until he was 58 years old.
We go back further in time, kids used to go to school, for miles and miles. No school buses or anything. Just a long walk. Even if there was a blizzard, they had to go to school. And they wore those goofy looking wooden shoes! How tough can you get?
Pushing 90? He's 84
My grandfather was a Smith in the late 1800s, he taught my Dad who worked at it until it wasn't as viable work then was a welder for 30 years. I inherited my grandfather's anvil, my Dad lived to be 90. He was always giving me tips. I have been smithing since 1990.
Don’t u mean great great
@@T_this no. My grandfather was a Smith in the 1890s, my Dad was born in 1912. I was born when he was 46.
Loved it , reminds me of my days with my dad and grandfather all of us Blacksmith's. I started at 12 years old and am 73 years old now.
I’m a 20 year old blacksmith and this man is a true inspiration I aspire to still be smithing at that point in my life he has the fire in him
As a blacksmith myself, I loved this story. It reminded me of the late Larry Maughan who worked at the Waldies shop in Milton. He smithed into his 90's until his dying day.... I visited him often for tips, and he was once telling me about a forge welding course he had just taken. He was 91at the time, and I thought....why not, you're never too old to learn... The craft is still alive, but not like the old boys had to do it back in the day, we have more modern tools, and machining, etc.... they worked it down perfect often from years of experience...
Last week I’ve made my first sale as a blacksmith I’m 15 been doing since 8
The Lego Reviewer hope you don’t have to wait 7 years for your next one
Im 15, boutta start soon since I just learned woodcutting and welding.
That's amazing kid. Good job. And more power and good luck to you :)
@@poopandawa9593 good work mate
Craftsman is one of the most beutiful professions in the world if not the most.
A HUGE an utter respect for tis lovely ol man .
May he be blessed with many more years.
The world of today sorely needs Men of such Integrity and strength of character like this fine gentleman.. God bless you sir, may you live another 85 years..
RIP Florence … 27/12/2022 🖤🕊️
I'm just beginning my Smith's journey. I'm 34 years old and dreamed about it since I was a boy. This man has inspired me to put the time and effort into making it look effortless. Thank you for sharing your craft. My hats off too you, may you have many more years of joy at the anvil.
Florence o sullivan rip 27th 12th 22 the boolteens blacksmith
ਬਹੁਤ ਵਧੀਆ ਵੀਰ ਜੀ ਇਹ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ
If you think someone is "too old", better talk to Florence. Nice craftsmanship, inspiring video.
A must have, this one need an Archive...
Rip 27/12/2022, a legend has left us
What a Gem Mr O''Sullivan is to the blacksmithing community of the would. Much respect to you Sir. :)
This video got me in the feels y’all. I’ve been smithing for almost a year and it’s very fulfilling. Much respect
no he's not.... love the old guy is still working but the craft is thriving and their are plenty of smiths everywhere
I'm pretty sure they meant the last Smith in his family
@@davidmills1874 I agree... I am for example the first and the last as well. I can't have kids...
Joe elliott I initially thought the same as you, but as his four brothers were all blacksmiths I now think the same as David Mills.
Florence O"Sullivan is one of the last of the traditional blacksmiths in Ireland. That's in the desciption
im a blacksmith, and I saw this video and was like what
Fantastic that these people and stories are not forgotten. Thank you
I just started learning blacksmithing from my uncle. Our family has been working behind the forge in the Black County since the Industrial Revolution began. It fills me with pride to keep the tradition going.
I'm an apprentice to a Welsh master blacksmith but I'm from Ireland originally so it fills my heart to be one of those helping to continue the legacy of great men such as Mr O'Sullivan
I started my apprenticeship in 1978.
I'm still working as a blacksmith in 2022.
Blacksmithing has gone up in popularity for the last few years, i'll become an apprentice myself in a few months, and the business is still thriving, even trough the corona crisis
My grandfather was also a blacksmith from Abbeydorney back in the early 1900's!~ He immigrated to Detroit in the 1930's.
O ferreiro assim como o produto de sua forja, é moldado pelo trabalho, pela vontade, dedicação, esforço, pelo compromisso, por ser capaz e ter coragem. Seu orgulho está no trabalho entregue, na peça forjada a malho, bigorna e fogo, no suor que escorre na testa, na fuligem da forja, no calor da tenda. É como liga de metais, é duro, resiste, mas na resiliência está seu caráter, é preciso seguir, tem que ser firme, é necessário, se renova todo dia, acende a chama da forja mais uma vez, até quando for preciso, sempre!
(Uma simples homenagem ao "velho ferreiro")
I feel the vintage in his heart also the time of metals horses one of the beautiful time in earth 😘😘😘
God Bless you , Sir You are the
True definition of
'BLACKSMITH ' You have been
Blessed with the natural Talent
Of this Skill ! Take Care and
Keep Hammering !
Really cool video dude! Really like seeing this, nothing is gonna stop him!
Моё уважение!!!
Felicidades mi estimado, por tu gran ejemplo y motivación que tienes a tu edad, que buena clase me as dado un abrazo, y cuídese mucho.
Thank you for sharing. I imagine he has asbestos hands, doing this for so long. What a true inspiration.
Good thing my country still has a lot of traditional blacksmiths, we can still appreciate their works while they're still around.
One of my favorite blades was made by a blacksmith in who's now in his 70s, unfortunately he doesn't have an apprentice. On the other hand, there's an entire clan of blacksmiths at the same town, many of them are still young around 30s and 20s while the oldest one is in the 50s.
As much as how "useless" this craft may seem to the modern the society with all its machinery, we have to remember that the infrastructure powering those techs won't last forever. Disasters can strike at any time and set us back to zero. Local artisans like him play vital roles in preserving skills that will ensure our long-term survival as a species.
One day it will bite our asses tremendously that we have watched the tradition of real craft be torn down !!!
It's not just the purely craftsmanship ...!
Where can you still find men / women with such an inner attitude today !! ?? (Tired? ..... never !!)
I'm 16 years old and my grandfather learn blacksmith to me, now he is dead and I continue..😔
Don't let his hammer get cold
He remembers everthing with such detail. And look at us today can't remember if we locked the door . Bless
Superb......................Thanks
A worker and tradesman from times past. He will continue until god says you have done enough its time to join me for eternal rest! God bless him, todays life is so easy and his kind are almost gone!
:)
It's a shame that there aren't more people like this gentleman.
What a great inspiration!
Really good example , the world . That man gerard hero.I like it . . . . .
What MEMORIES of my childhood days , memories are one gift from GOD that only death can destroy .
Respect to your art and your passion sir
Excellent post keep up live. ❤️
Such an amazing skill. There is a resurgence in the old trades and that a great thing.
maestro ..saluto from slovakia -europe
I love what you doing sir.. GBU.
I am 65 and just getting in to it your grandfather looks just like my dad god rest him
Maravilhoso que Deus te abemsoe.
Tip my hat to this old gent ...his craft has kept him going , decidedly in better shape than his his peer who worked less physical jobs.. with sincere respect...
Florence O’Sullivan, Thank you!
Your hammer shall ring on in our memories forevermore!
This men is amazing. we need more people like him.
As a blacksmith it's inspiring to know that it was these hard-working men and many others throughout history that built up this craft that we know and love today.
Tried? Never!
That rang deep in my heart.
There was a very fascinating documentary on Netflix by PBS about recreating medieval armor. I highly recommend it! It's called "Secrets of the Shining Knight."
Genius ¡¡master!! lo maxime👍
My dad was a smith…and we have a few middle aged and younger guys keeping it alive here…of course I’m in Appalachia.
70 years of forging experience, can’t top that
The Muffinman 711 71 years of forging experience...
I hope I am working like that at his age. Well done.
I only wish I could be his apprentice for a year or two, it would take alil time to learn his speech but would be well worth it
Amazing.
Touching
Shou..parabens..meu senhor...muito bom
wonderful man...
After watching this video , I cannot complain anymore about working for the rest of my life !!!
Mis respetos ,MAESTRO!
he won’t be the last. there are still those of us doing it, but i doubt that any of us will be doing the types of useful things this gentleman did. communities absolutely needed blacksmiths.
My great respect for you sir
I pray he is alive and still doing well GOD bless him
Hi old man you are a big man bon courrage a vous
He is a exemple for many young people.
i had to subscribe to get you to 700
There are loads of traditional blacksmiths in the iaba
God bless this man.
I would gladly take over for him !
As a young smith (even if I’m 62) I just say “respect” but I don’t know if it’s the same meaning in English than in French
Never dreamed other current jobs but this.
What a great story.
This is probably the tenth time I watched this and all I have to say it that I want to be a Smith just like him
To imagine that in his youth, the motorway was probably dotted with horse and carriage along with that new confounded contraption, the horseless carriage!
This mans hands are holding red hot steel inches from his fingers, thats still 200 degrees plus. I would love to learn from him. Untold knowledge. Amazing
The skin on his hands will be tougher than the metal hes bending.
I would love his knowledge
아름다운 당신의 삶에 고개숙여
경의를 표합니다.
This video: THE LAST BLACKSMITH
Blacksmiths: Am I a joke to you?
Awesome doing what he loves
I wonder, does he have any apprentices? Even if he's not the last, he's an old one and most know alot about the old ways. We need this old knowledge. I'm 53 and I haven't done any blacksmithing in my life, but if I could I would go to Boolteens and ask for an apprenticeship with this craftsman.
do it....life is short
My first forge was a car brake drum with a hand crank blower I found in a pawn shop, now I have a 1906 coal fired forge I bought from a farmer who was glad it was going to be used, and not turned into a planter
Sou do fascinado por esta arte! !!!quem dera eu ter a oportunidade de aprender com um mestre assim! !!!que Deus lhe conceda longevidade para continuar a fazer o que ama! !!!!
Amo a Irlanda y todo lo que es irlandés, por la gloria de Irlanda. Do ghlóir na hÉireann!!
My family started in the early twentieth century.
WOW that is wonderful!
Respect!
Legend.
We can't let this craft die
My boyfriend wants too, This is not the end of blacksmiths
What a legend. Its great being a blacksmith at 16!
This man have heart good heart
❤
Legend
I'm 33 and just taking up the trade now 👍