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School: Druim Muc (roll number 12861)

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Corderrybane, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
M. Ní Chuinneagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0937, Page 039

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    There are three forges, which I know of in this Parish. It takes a strong man to be a smith. The names of the smiths are Morgans, and two Cumiskeys. All belonging to them were smiths for many years. Morgan's forge is situated at a cross roads, on the Main road which leads from Ballybay to Castleblayney. The other forges are on the Main road from Monaghan to Castleblayney.
    The walls are built with stones, and the roof is made of boards. The size of the forge is about fourteen feet by eight feet. There is one window on it, and a double door to let the horses in and out. The doors are made of wood. There is one fireplace in it. The bellows are at the back of the fireplace with the handle suitable to blow, to heat the iron. The
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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
    Príonsías Ó Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clare Oghill, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mrs K. Duffy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Clare Oghill, Co. Monaghan