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School: An Cheathrú Gharbh

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Carrowgarve, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Fiachra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0147, Page 585

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are three forges in this parish. One at Knockmore, one at Rathduff and one at Curroy. The one at Knockmore is nearest to us. The forge is built beside a stream. It is build beside the stream so as to cool the tyres of carts when he is putting them on. It is said there are cures for certain diseases in the forge water.
    The forge is of a round shape and it has a roof in the shape of a v. There is one fire place in it. There is a lot of coal burnt in it every day. There is a lot of tools used in the forge. Namely: bellows, hammers, pincers, axe and other tools. The
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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
    Mary Gillespie
    Gender
    Female