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School: Baile an Bhile (B.) (roll number 12195)

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Baile an Bhile, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
John F. Higgins
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    files, the vice, and punches. He makes ploughs, harrows, shovels and gates. The water that is in the forge is not used for any purpose. The blacksmith does some of his work out in the open air. the blacksmiths long ago used to draw teeth.
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    There are three forges in the parish. The names of the blacksmiths are :- Patrick Boyle, Michael Mullen, and John McDonnell. Their forefathers were blacksmiths. The forges are built beside the roads. The forges are thatched. The shape of the door in the fore of Michael Mullen is square. The blacksmiths make ploughs, gates and tongs. The pikes that were used in battle long were all made in forges. The
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    Language
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    Collector
    Jarlath Flanagan
    Gender
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    Address
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    Michael Cunnane
    Gender
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    Address
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