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School: Ceathrú Mhór (roll number 16289)

Location:
Carrowmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Thomas F. O' Hara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 312

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  2. The Forge Now and Long Ago

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    The Forge Now and Long Ago
    There are only two forges in this district. Joseph Ginty is the owner of the forge in the townland of Bole Boy, and Patrick Melvin is the blacksmith in Dunmaynor. The blacksmith and the forge are often mentioned in Irish History and they go back to the time of Connor Mac Nessa and even to the time of our Lord. There is a story told that when the Blessed Virgin was walking along
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