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School: Droichead na Daoile (roll number 14736)

Location:
Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0151, Page 393

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are three forges in this parish. The smiths' names are Bob Marsh, Tom Murphy and John Cawley. The forges are situated in Crossmolina two of them are situated beside a river. The roof of the forge is made of iron or cement. The inside of the forge is full of horse shoes and bits of iron. There is a fire always kept in the forge to warm the iron. When the iron is red hot it can be changed into any shape. There is a bellows beside the fire it is used for blowing the fire. The implements the smith uses
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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
    Bridgie Ellen Rowland
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tubbrid Beg, Co. Mayo