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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 203

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    In Kiltimagh we had four smiths and two nail makers. Burke's forge was where the Convent is now. Some of the forges are thatched with straw or green rushes.
    The forge fire is on top of a rough stone platform three feet high. The bellows is behind it. Close to the fire there is a stone basin for holding water and brush to sprinkle the fire.
    Walshe's forge was
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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
    Annie Flatley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James O' Regan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo