This well-preserved cut stone forge sits alongside the R345 in County Galway, its most striking feature being the horseshoe-shaped doorway that once welcomed blacksmiths and their customers. The building represents the type of small-scale metalworking operations that were essential to rural Irish communities, where blacksmiths crafted everything from agricultural tools to horseshoes for local farmers. Built from local stone using traditional techniques, the forge demonstrates the practical architecture of working buildings designed to withstand the heat and activity of metalwork. Though no longer in operation, the structure remains a tangible link to Ireland’s industrial heritage and the skilled craftsmen who served these close-knit communities.