School: Loughshinny (roll number 8434)
- Location:
- Loughshinny, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: James Monks
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0786, Page 93
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There is a forge in Lower Main Street Rush owned by Mr David Langan and his brother James Langan. His father and grandfather and his great grandfather carried on the trade as a blacksmith. The forge is situated about a quarter of a mile from the sea coast and about a quarter of a mile from the post office. The forge was once a dwelling house with a slated roof and has four windows facing the road. There is a fire-place built up on a flat stone wall. There is also a big bellows for blowing up the fire. The black-smith lights the fire with straw and slack. He(continues on next page)
