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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

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Gortjordan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 616

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    The smith a mighty man is he, with large and sinewy hands. The muscles of his brawny arms are as strong as iron bands. The smith was long the most popular man in the country. He was always invited to the kings feast. Because it was he who made the weapons for war for the king and his army. The smith was long the most popular man the country. He was always a great friend of the king. He was always invited to the kings feast. Because it was he who made the weapons of war for the kind and his army. The smith works in the forge. He makes things from iron. The smith is said to have
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Peter Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilkeeran, Co. Mayo