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School: Edraguil (roll number 11225)

Location:
Edergole, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Nic Philip
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0944, Page 337

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in the parish Raffertys, Drumm's forge. Paddy Rafferty has two forges on at Tanmacnally at his own home and one in Rockcorry village.
    Drumm's forge was owned by people of that name, the family died out and a man by the name of Curran bought the house and surrounding land. Drumms family had been Smiths for the past hundred years. Their forge was situated along the by road leading from the monument to the Black Shesh.
    Tanmacnally forge is not too large. The door is made of iron and is in two halves opening from the centre. There is only one fireplace within
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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
    Nellie Mc Keown
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Monage, Co. Monaghan