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School: Baile Meadhonach (roll number 10675)

Location:
Ballymanagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheal Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0036, Page 0202

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    There are three forges in the parish. The Smiths are Patrick O' Grady, James Tannian, Thomas Kenny. Their people has not been Smiths for many years.
    Patrick O'Grady's forge is situated in the townland of Rooe in the Parish of Craughwell in the barony of Dunkellin. James Tannian's forge is situated in the townland of Cregg in the parish of Craughwell in the barony of Dunkellin. Thomas Kenny's forge is situated in the townland of Rockfield in the parish of Craughwell. The forge is about a storey in height. There are two windows in it. It has a slated roof. The door is of a
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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
    Eileen Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carnanthomas, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Pat Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Brucken, Co. Galway