Its harder than you might think to get started learning some traditional blacksmithing skills. Unlike in the UK and the US there isn't a vibrant artist-blacksmith tradition and beginner's blacksmithing courses don't seem to be common.

Saying that I have come across a few courses that are listed in the Iron Links section of my Links Page.  One interesting course is to be held in Enniscroe House in Co. Mayo from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th September. Download a poster and more information here and here and information about staying in the house here.