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School: Tigneatha

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Tynagh, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Caomhánaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0053, Page 0129

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    wheels which he does outside where he can get water. Forge water is supposed to cure warts. Black-smiths were always looked upon as very strong men. The door opens out and lies back against the wall. It is always left open night and day. They sued to believe long ago that fairies used to go in and shoe their horses there.
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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
    Declan Gordon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tynagh, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Thomas Gordon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tynagh, Co. Galway