School: Urcher

Location:
Urcher, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Martha Allister
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 130

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0953, Page 130

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  2. There are four forges in this parish, Mr Willowby's, Mr. Mc Entee's, Mr White's and Mr Keenan's.
    All these forges with the exception of Mr. Mc Entee's are on or near a cross roads.
    Three of these men's father's were black-smiths before these men. Mr. White's father was a tinker.
    Mr. Willowby's forge is in the townland of Corlea, and Mr. Mc Entee's is in the townland of Tappagh, Mr. White's is in the
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