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This weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August), the ancient Caherconnell Stone Fort in the Burren will come alive with fire, iron and the sound of hammers, as the Caherconnell International Furnace Festival returns for its fourth year.   More than 50 blacksmiths and iron smelters from Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US will demonstrate the ancient craft of turning ore into iron — with special guest, world-renowned blacksmith Alec Steele, also taking part.   Joining Alan Morrissey were Sean Davoren of Caherconnell Stone Fort & Field Schools, and Gwilym Stanley and Alan Doyle of Irish Bloomery Iron. Photo (c) oksanashufrych via Canva