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School: Dumha-chaisil

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Ballindoo or Doocastle, Co. Mayo
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Séamus Ó Dubhda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0117, Page 309

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    Local Forges
    There are three forges at present in use in this parish. One is owned by Pat Henry of Lugmore, another by Tom Gorman of Quarryfield and the other by John Feehily of Bunninadden. There are also two disused forges in this parish, one in Floughena which was owned by Charles Henry, and the other in Knockgrania, was owned by Thady Gorman. Pat Henry's father and uncle were smiths, so also was Tom Gorman's brother, and John Feehily's father. Tom Gorman's forge is situated near a crossroads and a small stream runs about two hundred yards
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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
    Dorothy Mc Donagh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloontaconnagh, Co. Mayo