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School: Beale (1) (roll number 7660)

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Biaille, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Martin Beasley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0399, Page 049

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  1. Local Forges (continued)

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    sore eyes. The forge in Bromore is situated about a 1/2 mile from Kilconly cross roads. The forges have thatched roofs on them. In some forges the door is made like a horse shoe. The smiths shoe horses and donkeys and ponies. Some of the smiths make ploughs and others only mend them. The smith uses a hammer and a sledge when he is working. Smiths were greatly honored by the people in days gone by.
    Sept 21st 1938
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. gaibhneacht (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Mulvihill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Léinseachán, Co. Chiarraí