School: Presentation Convent, Lucan
- Location:
- Lucan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Sr M. Gabriel
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- (continued from previous page)opposite the Bank of Ireland and another Mike Murray had his forge on the low road near the Liffey. He was also a great fisherman. Cromers and Mick Murray had slated roofs and the other Mick Murrays had a tiled roof. The three had square doors. Paddy Jim Tigh had a forge at Milltown and Mickey Byrne and Jim had a forge at the crossroads near the Blackditch in Balgaddy. The Bellows were made in Dublin, they had a long tube which reached the fire and the children came to the forge door to see the sparks coming from the red iron.
- Q. Does the Liffey run through Lucan?
A. No, it gallops!Q. What length used the Lucan girls wear
their shirts?
A. A little above two feet.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Mai Rogers
- Gender
- Female