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School: Dún na Lochlannach (roll number 11987)

Location:
Lisduff, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Mhainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0100

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    The nearest forges to where I live are those in Loughrea and Kilreecle. There are two forges in Loughrea owned by Bill Mahony and Thomas Scully. The men engaged in this work are called blacksmiths and are mostly strong men, because they have very hard work to do. They always keep a big fire in the forge, and their work consists of everything connected with iron.
    They often put a big fire opposite the forge door for the purpose of shoeing cart wheels, and it is said if sparks fly towards you it is the sign you are going to get money, and if you spit on them the money will stay with you.
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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 Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballybroder, Co. Galway