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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 216

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    There are two smiths in the parish. One of them came about fifty years ago. The other smith was there always and his father before him was a smith.
    The roof.
    The roof is made of felt.
    The smith shoes horses and asses as if the people had not their animals shod they would be prosecuted by the law.
    A story.
    It is said that smiths are very holy. When our Lord was put to death, the jews asked them to make nails, and they would not.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Pat Clancy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway